Career EXPOs
Students and families are encouraged to attend any or all of these events on the weekend out of school hours.
Below you will find information on:
How to make the most of open days and career expos
Trade & Tech Fit Career Expo
Organisation: Victorian Government
Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Date: June 3 to June 4, 2025
Trade & Tech Fit is Victoria’s largest hands-on career expo dedicated to connecting female and gender diverse secondary students with trade and technology industries.
The expo includes more than 100 exhibitors from a huge range of industries, including:
- building, construction & engineering
- refrigeration, electrical & plumbing
- automotive, marine, aviation & aerospace
- solar & wind clean energy
- foundry and mining
- transport and logistics
- agriculture & horticulture
- gaming, cloud & robotics
- civil assets management & infrastructure
- defence, essential services & fire protection.
Zoos Victoria Careers Expo
Organisation: Zoos Victoria
Location: Melbourne Zoo
Date: July 17 to July 18, 2025
Are you passionate about wildlife and interested in a career with animals, conservation or the environment?
Join our experts for the 2025 Careers Expo at Melbourne Zoo. This event is recommended for students in Years 9-12 who are interested in exploring different careers in the world of wildlife, conservation, environment, animal welfare, and more.
Melbourne Career Expo
Location: Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Door 10
Date: Friday 25th July to Sunday 27th July
Time: 10am - 4pm
The Melbourne Career Expo is the most comprehensive and exciting careers event in Australia. This expo encompasses all career opportunities from employment to education and training in the trades, corporate and professional sectors.
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How to make the most of open days and career expos
Considering your next move can be pretty overwhelming. With an ever-increasing number of options – from study area to degree type to institution – comes the challenge of knowing which path is the right one.
Open days and career expos are perfect opportunities to assess your options and get the answers you need to make the best choice for you.
Here are a few ways you can ensure you make the most of open day season.
Know your strengths (and weaknesses)
Take some time to think about your strengths, weaknesses, skills and aptitude in specific study areas. Are you great with numbers? Do you thrive under pressure? What’s your strongest subject? With your strengths and weaknesses in mind, ask the university representatives how those strengths and skills can relate to different programs.
Plan your day
Note the times of sessions or activities that interest you. Having a rough idea of what and who you would like to see will help you to organise your day. It could also prompt any questions you might have about the institution or program.
Most universities offer campus tours, and it's worth taking up the offer. You might be able to see the facilities available for your preferred study area and speak to current students.
Keep an open mind
Even if you have your heart set on a specific area, check out the other faculties and program areas. Some institutions may have courses you’ve never heard of before, but suit you perfectly. Beyond the program, look at how the courses are delivered. Some universities offer accelerated degree programs. These allow you to graduate earlier and start earning a salary sooner.
Know what’s important to you
What do you value most in a university? What kind of culture do you want to be a part of? Do you want to study interstate or close to home? Have a think about what kind of student experience you would like to have. Would a large university suit you, or a smaller, more community-focused one?
If you’re looking at universities in a different state, think about where you might like to live. It’s a good idea to find out what it’s like to live on campus, compared to other accommodation options.
Ask about industry connections
Connections to industry can be valuable during your study, possibly setting you up for your career. Consider asking questions about:
- the kind of industry relationships the university may have
- what career counselling or development services are available
- what other initiatives may help you reach your goals.
Ask as many questions as possible
When it comes to your education, there is no such thing as a silly question. Speak to current students, take the chance to meet the lecturers and academics and find out as much as you can about how the institution and programs might fit you.