Careers Update
2025 ZOO Careers Expo - Tickets On Sale!
Are you passionate about wildlife, conservation, or the environment? Join us at Melbourne Zoo for the 2025 Careers Expo, recommended for secondary students in Years 9–12.
You’ll hear from professionals working across zoos, universities, conservation organisations, and environmental programs — offering real insights into what it’s like to work in the field.
This year’s event will feature more presenters and exhibitors, including new organisations across science, education, and animal welfare.
You can attend one or both days* — all attendees will have access to expert panels, exhibitors, and exclusive zoo perks like discounts at cafes and shops, plus the chance to win behind-the-scenes animal experiences.
A parent or guardian may attend with you if they purchase a ticket.
Come along and discover where your passion for wildlife could take you.
Spots are limited—don’t miss out!
* A ticket is required for each day of attendance.
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Career Community News - 2025 Careers Events at EMC
At EMC, our Careers Team is dedicated to helping students navigate their future with confidence. We understand that each student is unique, and we aim to support them in making informed decisions about their education and career pathways.
To assist students in their career exploration and pathway planning in 2025, we will offer a range of engaging opportunities that complement the Careers Curriculum (delivered from Years 7-12) and help students make well-informed choices about their future. Below is sample list of some key events to look out for:
Year 8 Subject Supermarket Event - Friday 27th June
This event helps Year 8 students select their Year 9 subjects based on their interests, strengths, and future goals. Students will receive information on all subjects offered at EMC in 2026, explore pathway options through secondary school and beyond, and identify opportunities to develop key skills. This event prepares students for the Year 9 Subject Selection Process (week of the 4th of August).
Year 9 & 10 Pathway Discovery Event – Friday 10th of May
Students will receive important information about 2026 senior subject options, including VCE and VET courses. They will have the opportunity to meet subject leaders, ask questions, and explore their options before attending their Course Counselling appointment, where they will finalise their subject selections.
Year 10 into 11 Course Counselling – Thursday 5th & Friday 6th June
Year 9 into 10 Course Counselling - Tuesday 29th & Wednesday 30th of July
Year 9-12 Women in Trade Expo (Opt-in event) – Tuesday 3rd June
A fantastic event for young female students interested in trade and technical careers! Students will experience hands-on activities and gain insights into further education, training, and employment opportunities. Exhibitors include industry providers, universities, TAFEs, training organisations and government agencies. Students interested in attending the expo must register at the EMC careers office, places are limited.
Year 9 to 12 Trade & Tech Fit: Young Women in Trades Expo (Opt-in event) - Tuesday 3rd June
This event is targeted to Years 9-10 coming through in school groups throughout the day. This event will provide interactive activities and information about further education, training, and employment opportunities. Exhibitors including Universities, TAFEs, Registered Training Organisations, Government Agencies, Community Providers and much more. Students can provide own lunch or bring money to purchase from food trucks.
Year 9 My Careers Insights: Morrisby Profile – Wednesday 15th October
The My Career Insights program is a government initiative designed to help students explore potential career pathways and make informed decisions about subject selection, vocational education and training, and further studies.
During this time, students will create an online Morrisby account and completed a series of profiling quizzes and questionaries. As a follow up, students who complete their Morrisby profile will receive a receive a 1:1 appointment with a certified Morrisby Counsellor. During this time, the counsellor will help the student unpack their results, identify possible career options, and explore the functionalities of their online profile. Students will attend their scheduled appointment during the regular school day from Monday 27th – Friday 31st of October.
We encourage students to take full advantage of these opportunities to explore their interests and plan their future pathways. If you have any questions, please reach out to the EMC Careers Team.
- Careers Website www.emccareers.com.au
- Pathway advice: Contact the EMC Career Team for general advice – 97882745.