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Mordialloc College Students Shine at the Tech & Trade Expo!
Recently, our students had the fantastic opportunity to attend the Tech & Trade Expo, exploring a world of hands-on career pathways and future industries. The energy on the day was incredible, with our girls eagerly jumping straight into the hands-on plumbing workshop. They absolutely threw themselves into the interactive displays, trying out new skills and asking insightful questions about the trades. Our students walked away feeling inspired, highly motivated, and buzzing with new ideas about where their vocational pathways can take them after school with many of them declaring it the "best expo ever!"
Check out some highlights from the day below!
Upcoming events
ACU
Discover ACU Melbourne: Allied Health, Biomedical Science and Sports Science
Tuesday 7 July 9.45am – 12pm
Discover ACU Melbourne: Law, Criminology and Business
Wednesday 8 July 9.45am – 12pm
Discover ACU Melbourne: Teaching and Education
Wednesday 8 July 9.45am – 12pm
Discover ACU Melbourne: Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
Tuesday 30 June 9.45am – 12pm
News from Monash University
Monash Fine Art, Design and Architecture Experience Days
Gain a better understanding of different art mediums, design thinking approaches, and architecture studios through our hands-on experience days at the Monash Caulfield campus. Students will find out what it's like to be a student for a day, meet the university staff and explore the workshop spaces Monash students get to work in.
| Fine Art Folio-building | Tuesday 30 June, 10.00am - 3.00pm |
| Design Workshop - Designing for Good | Wednesday 1 July, 9.30am – 11.30pm |
| Architecture Making Workshop | Wednesday 1 July, 12.00pm – 1.30pm |
Find out more and register at Experience day workshops - Art, Design and Architecture.
Monash Business Explorer
Business Explorer gives you hands-on experience in the world of business. Through interactive games, quizzes and case studies, you get to discover the world of start-ups, brands, stock markets and more!
VCE students have the option to choose three taster sessions in accounting, banking and finance, economics, analytics, entrepreneurship, management, and marketing to experience on the day.
Date: Wednesday 1 July 2026
Times: 9.00am – 3.00pm
Location: Monash University Caulfield Campus
Registration is essential by Monday 15 June at 2pm – Register now! https://www.monash.edu/business/business-explorer
Science Precinct Tours
If students would like to take a closer look and see where they could be studying after Year 12, this is a great chance to visit the brilliant science facilities and student spaces. Get a feel for campus life and have a chat with some of our science students and staff.
Dates: Tuesday 7 July 10.00am – 12.00pm OR Thursday 9 July 10.00am – 12.00pm
Where: Monash Science Precinct, Clayton Campus
Find out more or book a spot at Monash Science Precinct Tours 2026
RMIT Tech & Trades Day 2026
Explore next-level workshops at RMIT's Tech and Trades Experience Day in the July school holidays. Walk in the shoes of a student for a day and experience what it's like to learn an IT, tech, or trade course.
Experience RMIT first-hand with practical tasters from its tech and trades courses. On the day, students will enjoy:
- In-person workshops led by RMIT teachers, using the same tools and facilities our students train with
- Opportunities to chat with teachers and current students and ask questions about studying at RMIT
- Catered lunch, with options to suit all dietary requirements
- Fun prizes and giveaways along the way
Date: Wednesday 8 July 2026
Time: 10.00am – 3.30pm
Location: RMIT City Campus
Registrations are essential and can be made at Tech & Trades Experience Day 2026.
Melbourne Career Expo 2026
The Melbourne Career Expo – taking place from Friday 17 July – Sunday 19 July, is free comprehensive and exciting careers event, encompassing all career opportunities from employment to education and training in the trades, corporate and professional sectors.
University of Melbourne – A Day at Melbourne Event
An immersive campus experience for secondary students. Students will have the opportunity to experience university life firsthand through faculty-led sessions, hands-on activities, current student panels and more.
| Year 11 and 12 Students | Thursday 9 July, 9.00am – 2.30pm. Details here |
| Year 9 and 10 Students | Friday 10 July, 9.00am - 2.30pm. Details here |
Discovery Day
Join us for Discovery Day and explore our state-of-the-art facilities, meet our expert academics and industry trainers, and learn more about our diverse range of courses – from Certificates to Postgraduate degrees – in the specialist areas of Foods, Tourism, Hospitality, and Events.
Students will -
- Access detailed course information
- Engage directly with Angliss staff and students and have your questions answered
- Experience the vibrant inner-city campus and facilities via a guided tour
- Explore career and education pathways from short course, certificates, diplomas, degrees and post graduate courses across Foods, Tourism, Hospitality, and Events
- Enjoy light refreshments
Date: Friday 19 June 2026
Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm
Venue: Angliss Restaurant | Ground Floor, Building E | 550 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Register a spot at Discovery Day.
Zoos Victoria Careers Expo 2026
Join Zoos Victoria experts for the 2026 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. Hear from expert panel speakers, including a diverse range of zoo specialists, who will share advice and insights into their career pathways.
Date: Thursday 9 July & Friday 10 July 2026
Time: 9.00am – 2.30pm
In addition to a free entry to Melbourne Zoo and career experts, students will also receive:
- A welcome pack and itinerary on arrival
- 10% discount at the Zoo cafes
- 10% discount at the Zoo Shops
Find out more and book a spot at Zoos Victoria Careers Expo 2026.
2026 Snapshot
Snapshot of The University of Melbourne (UoM) in 2026
- Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne makes distinctive contributions to society in research, learning and teaching and engagement.
- UoM is consistently ranked among the leading universities in the world, with international rankings of world universities placing it as #1 in Australia and #19 in the world in the QS World Rankings 2026 - rankings.
- The University of Melbourne has one primary campus – Parkville – north of the Melbourne CBD and associated campuses including Southbank, and rural campuses - Campuses and Facilities.
- UoM offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees - Courses at UoM.
- UoM offers a range of Graduate Degree Packages whereby students can bundle an undergraduate degree offer with an offer for a place in one of the specialised, professionally accredited graduate school programs.
- The Bachelor of Design offers 14 majors, including Architecture, Civil Engineering Systems, Computing and Software Systems, Construction, Digital Infrastructure Engineering Systems, Games Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Mechanical Engineering Systems, Performance Design, Property, Spatial Systems, Urban Planning, and User Experience Design.
- The University has over 200 clubs and societies, which play an integral part of many students’ university experience - Student Clubs and Societies.
- The University encourages students to make practical learning a part of their Melbourne experience, and these include internships and cadetships, leadership opportunities, and volunteering.
- Overseas study programs are offered to students, and they are encouraged to study part of their degree in an international setting - Study Overseas.
- The University of Melbourne offers numerous and generous undergraduate scholarships to high-achieving students, as well as numerous equity scholarships too. A recently introduced flagship scholarship is the Hansen Scholarship.
- UoM also has the Access Melbourne program aimed at students who have found high school a challenge, and their circumstances have prevented them from achieving their best - Access Melbourne.
- Students have access to a wide range of Student Services, which include - Student Services and a Careers Centre.
- UoM offers a Guaranteed Entry to Graduate pathways - Guaranteed Entry to Graduate pathways.
- UoM has numerous residential colleges for its undergraduate students - Student Accommodation.
Moira Philps
Careers and Pathways