ILLAWARRA CAREERS EXPO
ILLAWARRA CAREERS EXPO
OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR FUTURE
The Illawarra Careers Expo has been running in the Illawarra for over 40 years. Held annually in May, the Expo connects over 5,500 young people from Years 9 -12 to over 100 exhibitors from Universities, TAFE, Registered Training Organisations, Group Training Organisations, Industry and Professional Bodies, and Employers.
Attended by Government, Catholic, and Independent schools from the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, and Southern Highlands, the Expo is an opportunity for young people to learn about their pathways once they finish school. The core mission of the Expo is to connect, to engage, and to educate our community about the wide array of opportunities available to them.
WHAT HAPPENS AT THE CAREERS EXPO
EVENT INFORMATION
The Illawarra Careers Expo is held annually over 2 days in the month of May. The expo caters for exhibitors, students and the general public.
FOR STUDENTS
All students attend the expo at alloted time periods (sessions) over the 2 day period. These are organised in advance with your school.
There will also be a dedicated quiet session with reduced sensory stress. This session is suitable for students with ASD, sensory processing disorders, anxiety, mental health disorders and additional barriers that may inhibit them attending the Expo during the registered school session.
FOR THE PUBLIC
Each year Workplace Learning will open the expo to members of the local community. In 2025, over 300 people attended the Free Public Session.
The Free Public Session is attended by parents and guardians, school leavers, students returning to the Expo, and young adults.
FREE ENTRY
EXHIBITOR OR SPONSOR
Exhibitor Tickets and Sponsorship Partnership Packages are now available!
Be sure to secure your spot by Monday 23rd March 2026.
2026 EXPO PARTNERS, SPONSORS AND EXHIBITORS
We are profoundly grateful and excited to extend our heartfelt thanks to the esteemed partners, sponsors and exhibitors of this year’s Illawarra Careers Expo. By being an exhibitor or sponsor you ensure that have access to:
Engaged Audience
With over 5,500 students, teachers, careers advisors and members of the public in attendance each year, it is an opportunity to reach your audience.
Expand Your Reach
Connect with regional communities to expand your brand recognition, outreach and impact. You will also have opportunities to be included in promotional and event material.
Support Young People
Create and foster new pathways into your organisation with local businesses and young people within the community.
MAJOR EXPO PARTNERS AND SPONSORS
GET INVOLVED IN THE ILLAWARRA CAREERS EXPO
HOW TO BECOME AN EXHIBITOR
Exhibitors from all industry organisations are invited to participate in the Illawarra Careers Expo Event. The expo will run over two days on the 5th and 6th of May 2026.
The event is open to high school students and serves as a platform for students and industry career experts to connect to help students to find their Career Direction.
WHAT YOU GET AS AN EXHIBITOR
- Exhibitor Space
- Lunch Tickets
- Access to the Careers Expo for both days
- Exposure to over 5,800 students
- General Public session
BECOME AN EXHIBITOR
Exhibitor Tickets are now available.
Be sure to secure your spot by Monday 23rd March 2026.
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