The NPL run this huge event annually in partnership with the Warrnambool & District Careers Teacher’s Association. The expo was open to schools from 9.30am – 3.10pm and the public from 5.30pm – 7.00pm. Over 70 businesses attended the 2025 edition. More than 1200 students learnt about exciting new careers during the day session and job-seekers, parents, students and members of the public were invited to attend the night session. This was a free event and no registration was required.
A student from the Corangamite Shire asked Maddens Lawyers if they host students for work experience. When they replied positively, the student got a work experience form from his teacher and arranged it on the spot with them, stating ‘I’ll be there on the 15th!’
From a school careers advisor: ‘One student got a work placement, and another received two emails from employers after dropping their resume at the expo. Another student was able to connect with her industry of choice, although being very nervous to do so.’
Tim from Head Start organised work experience for a Year 11 student. The student was reluctant to visit Callaghan Motor’s to complete the paperwork but as Callaghan’s was at the expo, Tim was able to introduce the student to the team. Once back at school, the student went straight to the careers advisor’s office and completed the forms.
A Year 12 student engaged with SHB Business and Wealth to set up an internship as they plan to study Commerce / Finance in 2025 in Melbourne.
Feedback from a careers advisor: ‘The careers office has been noticeably more frequented by year 10’s enquiring about work experience since they attended the Career Expo.’
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