Visitor Information
The Gold Coast Careers Festival is one of the largest events of its kind in Queensland, drawing thousands of visitors each year. Whether you’re a high school student, parent, career changer or job seeker, the Careers Festival gives you access to a diverse collective of educators and employers, through an informative, interactive and engaging experience.
When:
Thursday 6 May - Saturday 8 May
9am - 3pm
Where:
Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre,
2684-2690 Gold Coast Hwy, Broadbeach QLD 4218
Public Transport
For easy access to the venue, public transport is a great option.
Please visit translink.com.au/gold-coast to plan your journey to the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre from your current location.
Parking Undercover parking is available at the venue. Please follow event signage and the directions of parking attendants.
Free Entry The event is free to enter. Registration and COVID check-in is required on entry to the Careers Festival.
WHAT TO DOThere’s so much to explore at this year’s Careers Festival. You can: - Learn about studying at university with Griffith University, Bond University and Southern Cross University - Learn about industry training with TAFE Queensland - Visit a range of educators across a wide range of study areas including trade, film, game design, graphic design, beauty therapy, makeup artistry, natural therapies and more - Speak with employers from a range of industries - Speak with career advisors and use the Careers Explorer at the Study Gold Coast breakout area - Listen to talks and student panels aimed at helping you make decisions around your career path and study choices - Get hands-on experience with a range of workshops |
Schools Information
SCHOOL EXCURSIONS:
The Careers Festival is the perfect chance for high school students to discover the many career pathways and opportunities available to them. On Thursday and Friday, our talks and workshops are designed with high school students in mind, where they can hear from first and second year tertiary students, get involved with hands-on workshops and have access to every significant education and training provider in the region. Ensure your students do not miss out on the Gold Coast’s largest and most comprehensive careers event.
FREE BUS TRANSPORT FOR ALL SCHOOLS
This year, Study Gold Coast is offering complimentary bus transport to allow high schools to attend the Gold Coast Careers Festival. Your school must book by 31 March 2021 with a minimum of 50 seats to take advantage of this offer.
Please contact Jenna Schroeder at [email protected] if you have any questions about this offer or wish to attend with your own school’s transportation.
What if your school isn’t attending?
The Gold Coast Careers Festival is open on the Saturday to allow attendance outside of school hours. Bring along your friends and family to discover a world of opportunity and the pathways to your future career.
Festival directory
Coming soon!
Stage and workshop schedule
Coming soon!
JOIN US AS AN EXHIBITOR AT THE GOLD COAST CAREERS FESTIVAL
The Gold Coast Careers Festival attracts high school students, parents, teachers and career changers from the Gold Coast and surrounds. As an exhibitor, this is your opportunity to meet and engage with your prospective future students.
Why You Should Exhibit in 2021:
- Increase your current prospective student database
- Quality and meaningful face to face conversations
- Student engagement opportunities
- Brand awareness for your organisation/institute
- Promotional opportunity for upcoming events, open days etc
- Expression of interest for speaking and sponsorship opportunities
INTERESTED IN EXHIBITING?
Download the Exhibitor Prospectus or register your interest in a booth.
If you have any questions about exhibiting please email [email protected].
View full terms and conditions here.
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