Upcoming Events
It's Reconciliation Week
Employment, education and training support for First Nations people is available through Jobs and Skills Centres.
The following quick links will take you directly to useful information and resources.
- Figure out how to choose your path, and read other people's stories
- Need to skill up with some training? Find out what options are out there
- Get help with your CV or resumé , writing job applications and going for job interviews
- Check out the free Aboriginal services jobs board, and see if there's something for you there- external site
- Find out how we can help you
6 June WA Day of Music Theatre
The WA Day of Music Theatre - led by UWA's Chair of Music Theatre, Matt Ward - is a vibrant day is packed with workshops and activities designed to enhance your vocal skills, musicality, and confidence on stage. Whether you’re preparing for a show, ATAR Music, AMEB exams, or simply love music theatre, you’ll have the chance to sing with others, gain expert feedback and connect with fellow performers in a relaxed, supportive setting. If you are a contemporary/pop or classical singer, please check out our Day of Voice on Sunday 6 June Book HERE.:
12-14 June Job Ready Expo @ Ascot Racecourse
This is a gigantic recruitment event that used to just be for tradies, but you can now find a broader range of employers searching for new workers. This expo gives an opportunity to meet people from resources and construction industries and find out what jobs are available across WA. See details HERE.
17 June Women in Trades Expo
Go along to the Women in Trades Expo and explore opportunities in industries like:
- Automotive
- Building And Construction
- Engineering
- Mining
- Clean Energy
- Defence Industry
Date: 17th June 2026 Time: 10am - 1pm
Location: SM TAFE, Thornlie Campus Burslem Drive, Thornlie WA 6108
See details HERE.
19 & 20 June Serpentine Jarrahdale Expo
The Serpentine Jarrahdale Careers and Enterprise Expo is one of the biggest in the location. Many schools choose to go to this Expo. Find information HERE.
27 June College of Electrical Training Open Day
CET Open Day is a great opportunity for high school students considering a career in the electrical industry to find out more about studying an electrical apprenticeship at CET.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, 27 June 2026 Time: 9.00am - 11.30am Venue: CET Joondalup Campus - 20 Injune Way Register HERE
CET Jandakot Campus - 5 Avior Ave, Register HERE.
30 June 2026 School Summit
School Summit gives a glimpse of the future of work, innovation and new ideas. It’s designed to help you to understand new developments in career opportunities.
- High school students hear from young people who have unearthed surprising career paths.
- Parents gain confidence about the skills and strengths that will lead to successful futures.
- Teachers hear from industry innovators about emerging careers.
Murdoch University 9am -3pm Register HERE.
Ag College Open Days
The Ag Colleges are an institution in WA. Narrogin was the first to open in 1906 and are deeply embedded in our agriculture industry.
They offer specialized education and training in agriculture and related trades for students in years 10, 11 and 12. They provide both vocational programs and pathways to university. Students gain practical skills and knowledge for future careers.
| 2 July | Morowa Open Day |
| 4 September | Cunderdin Ag College |
| 5 September | Denmark Ag College |
| 11 September | Narrogin Ag College |
Space Careers in WA
Interest in space careers has grown since the Artemis II crew module circled the moon in April.
Curtin’s new Space and Planetary Science major helps students build skills in satellite design and operations, asteroid tracking, planetary data analysis, and interpreting space-based imagery.
Build skills in space exploration, asteroid tracking, remote sensing, Earth observation and space systems design. You’ll develop strong foundations in physics, mathematics, computing and planetary science, then specialise in areas such as planetary geology, astrobiology, satellite observation and space mission technologies.
If you want to design satellites, track asteroids or explore the possibility of life beyond Earth, you can begin that journey at Curtin.
Careers
- Planetary and space scientist
- Space research and technology consultant
- Space business developer and industry consultant
- Earth scientist, geoscientist
- Geoscience data analyst
- Remote sensing scientist
- Global navigation systems expert
Explore our Space and Planetary Science major or speak with our course advisors to map out your pathway.
WAAPA Short Courses for Semester 2 for High School Students
13 – 17 July Winter School for Years 7 - 12
Earlybird Price closes 1st June 2026
Weekend Workshops Music
Whether you’re a singer or instrumentalist, a classical musician, jazz musician or contemporary musician, WAAPA’s staff present a range of workshops to help you prepare for your WACE exams, WAAPA audition, master your instrument or just have fun.
