- Free jobs expo at Perth Convention and Exhibition
Centre from 25-27 July
- Connect with more than 120 employers and
training providers
- Explore job and career opportunities available
through vocational training pathways
- Learn about a range of free and low fee training
available in priority industries
- Check out hands-on activities, live
demonstrations, seminars and workshops
Western
Australia's largest careers and employment expo gets underway in Perth today, with
more than 120 employers and organisations showcasing the diverse range of higher
education, vocational training and job opportunities on offer throughout the
State.
The Perth SkillsWest
Careers & Employment Expo (SkillsWest) is now in its 15th year. It is
expected more than 11,000 secondary students, graduates, and career changers
will attend SkillsWest to explore the multitude of different industry and
career pathways, and education and training pathways all under one roof.
WA's TAFE sector will be
on show at SkillsWest, highlighting the variety of job and career opportunities
available through vocational training pathways.
With the Cook Government's
ongoing investment to make training affordable and accessible to all Western
Australians, there's never been a better time to train in WA. Opportunities are
now available to skill, reskill and upskill in more than 130 fee free courses
in high demand industries.
Friendly, knowledgeable
and professional staff from the State Government's Jobs and Skills Centres will
be on hand to provide people with one-on-one advice about a range of specialist
programs and services, free and low fee training, and other initiatives to help
connect Western Australians with thousands of job opportunities.
Staff from North
Metropolitan TAFE and South Metropolitan TAFE will also be able to help
visitors with information about courses including apprenticeships and
traineeships and pathways to employment.
In the WorldSkills Try'aSkill
zone, visitors can speak with industry experts and take part in hands-on
activities to learn about a variety of trades and skilled professions such as
building and construction and virtual and autonomous technologies.
SkillsWest attendees are also
encouraged to visit pavilion 3 to watch the TeamWA Skillaroos in action. They
will be working on their trades projects ahead of representing Australia at the
47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon in September 2024. The TeamWA Skillaroos
will be showcasing their talents in cabinet making, wall and floor tiling,
painting and decorating and cybersecurity.
The SkillsWest Expo is on
at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre until Saturday, 27 July.
For information visit https://www.careersemploymentexpo.com.au/Perth.html
Comments attributed to Acting Training and Workforce Development
Minister Hannah Beazley:
"WA's strong economy
provides significant opportunities for Western Australians to find employment
in well-paid jobs - setting them up for rewarding careers in industries where
they can contribute to shaping our State's future.
"The Cook Government is
proud to support the SkillsWest Expo and shine a light on the diverse range of
jobs and careers on offer in WA.
"Whether you're interested in building and construction, electrical,
engineering and mining, clean energy, defence, health and care services, or
childcare and education, you'll be able to get a taste of what it's like to
work in these industries and more through interactive, informative displays and
career seminars at the Expo.
"Staff from our Jobs and
Skills Centres will be available at SkillsWest, providing Western Australians
with free one-on-one advice and practical support about how to access training
and employment pathways.
"Whether you're a school
student, thinking about the right pathway for you, or a mature-aged worker
looking for a new career path, or someone who's had a career break and wants to
re-enter the workforce, SkillsWest has something for everyone."
