Events

Throughout the entire month of May, Grow Our Own Riverina Career Videos will be showcased in high schools across the Riverina to introduce Year 9 students to local career opportunities that await them in later years. Are you a Riverina high school looking to be involved in this FREE initiative? Get in touch today! projects@rdariverina.org.au (Western Riverina) or manager@rdariverina.org.au (Eastern Riverina)

Event Duration:
This is an event over multiple days.

Event Audience:
Public

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Monday, 5th May 2025
Event End Date: Friday, 30th May 2025
Event Start Time: 09:00 am

Event Website:
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Event Organiser:
Contact: Katie Pastro
Organisation: Grow Our Own
Email address: projects@rdariverina.org.au

In recognition and celebration of National Careers Week and the theme of Future Frontiers: Navigating New Career Pathways, the Gordon Skills and Jobs Centre is hosting this special workshop. Your Career Plan, What to do Next, this workshop is designed to help you identify your key and transferable skills and how you use them to navigate a new career path. Your new career journey can begin here!

Event Duration:
This is a part-day event.

Event Audience:
Public

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Monday, 12th May 2025
Event Start Time: 10:00 am
Event End Time: 11:15 am

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Event Organiser:
Contact: Rheanna
Organisation: The Gordon Skills and Jobs Centre
Email address: rchristodoulou@gordontafe.edu.au

As career practitioners, we play a vital role in helping young people navigate their career journeys. But what’s the difference between making a career decision and setting a career direction—and how can we support both? This webinar will cover: • What kinds of small steps would we like to see young people making to help bring their career goals into focus? • How can we cultivate schools as environments that support career exploration? • How can we influence parents to accept and support more open career exploration? • How can we influence parents to support more open career exploration?

Event Duration:
This is a part-day event.

Event Audience:
Public

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Monday, 12th May 2025
Event Start Time: 03:30 pm
Event End Time: 04:30 pm

Event Website:
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Event Organiser:
Contact: Jullianne Spendlove
Organisation: Australian Centre for Career education
Email address: events@ceav.vic.edu.au

This webinar will dive into the organisation’s mission to promote excellence, innovation, and growth in vocational education and training across the nation. Discover how WorldSkills Australia empowers young Australians to achieve their potential through competitions, training programs, and international opportunities. Hear from past participants, industry experts, and educators as they share success stories, practical tips, and the immense value of skills development in today’s evolving job market.

Event Duration:
This is a part-day event.

Event Audience:
Public

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Tuesday, 13th May 2025
Event Start Time: 03:30 pm
Event End Time: 04:30 pm

Event Website:
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Event Organiser:
Contact: Jullianne Spendlove
Organisation: Australian Centre for Career education
Email address: events@ceav.vic.edu.au

Work placements are vital for career development, yet for some students entering the workforce can be daunting. To build career confidence, effective communication and rapport building can differentiate a between stressful and successful work experience. To better prepare for, immerse in, and reflect upon your placement, you’ll learn what placements can offer while developing intergenerational workplace communication skills.

Event Duration:
This is a part-day event.

Event Audience:
Public

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Wednesday, 14th May 2025
Event Start Time: 11:00 am
Event End Time: 12:00 pm

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Event Organiser:
Contact: Marcus Gallagher
Organisation: RMIT Skills and Jobs Centre
Email address: marcus.gallagher2@rmit.edu.au

Free webinar from the Australian Centre for Career Education. Hear from Seafood Industry Victoria, Environmental Health Australia, and Lumify Learn on pathways into exciting career opportunities.

Event Duration:
This is a part-day event.

Event Audience:
Public

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Wednesday, 14th May 2025
Event Start Time: 03:30 pm
Event End Time: 04:30 pm

Event Website:
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Event Organiser:
Contact: David Thompson
Organisation: Australian Centre for Career Education
Email address: dthompson@ceav.vic.edu.au

Whether you are a young person aged between 15 to 25, supporting a young person, or a seasoned career professional, this webinar offers valuable resources to support mentally healthy career journeys. Topics that will be covered include: - the relationship between mental health, work and study - clinically integrated Work and study referral options at headspace - work and study specialist insights : maintaining a healthy headspace during challenging times in work

Event Duration:
This is a part-day event.

Event Audience:
Public

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Wednesday, 14th May 2025
Event Start Time: 05:00 pm
Event End Time: 06:00 pm

Event Website:
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Event Organiser:
Contact: Zoe Walsh
Organisation: headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation
Email address: zwalsh@headspace.org.au

Are you an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander university student or recent graduate who’s ready to shape the future of energy? Join Woodside’s Graduate Program, where your culture, ideas and career can thrive. About the Program The Woodside Graduate Program is a structured, 2-3 year development journey offering real responsibility, meaningful projects, and mentorship from Australia’s leading energy professionals. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce – and that includes empowering Indigenous voices and leaders of tomorrow

Event Duration:
This is a part-day event.

Event Audience:
Private

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Wednesday, 14th May 2025
Event Start Time: 06:30 pm
Event End Time: 07:30 pm

Event Website:
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Event Organiser:
Contact: Robyn Ekberg
Organisation: ECU
Email address: r.ekberg@ecu.edu.au

Join me for a session where we’ll explore: • What career development really means • Why it’s essential at every stage of your working life • A simple 4-step process that could open new doors and opportunities for you

Event Duration:
This is a part-day event.

Event Audience:
Public

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Thursday, 15th May 2025
Event Start Time: 10:00 am
Event End Time: 10:45 am

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Event Organiser:
Contact: Julie Korneluk
Organisation: Wodonga TAFE
Email address: jkorneluk@wodongatafe.edu.au

In this event, we would like to discuss about the opportunity to navigate employment pathways specifically focussing on People with Disability and assisting them with the option of navigating available funding and identifying their options to find a suitable employment and thereby be able to meet their goal of finding a job that matches their skills and suitability.

Event Duration:
This is a part-day event.

Event Audience:
Public

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Thursday, 15th May 2025
Event Start Time: 11:00 am
Event End Time: 12:00 pm

Event Website:
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Event Organiser:
Contact: Shrive Aiyer
Organisation: mycareerbridge
Email address: mycareerbridge2016@gmail.com

Join us for a practical empowering session designed to help you build a meaningful career that embraces your unique strengths. Learn tangible tips for finding inclusive employers, navigating the job search process, and understanding when and how to disclose a disability with confidence Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next step in your career journey, this session will leave you with clear strategies and real-world advice to help you thrive in the workplace

Event Duration:
This is a part-day event.

Event Audience:
Private

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Thursday, 15th May 2025
Event Start Time: 11:30 am
Event End Time: 12:15 pm

Event Website:
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Event Organiser:
Contact: Robyn Ekberg
Organisation: ECU
Email address: r.ekberg@ecu.edu.au

Join Engineers Australia for an insightful webinar designed to provide you with essential knowledge about the engineering profession, its pathways, and long-term career prospects. Key takeaways from the webinar include Global Standards and Accreditation (IEA), access to objective, up-to-date information about engineering disciplines, and current and projected demand for engineers in various industries. With engineers at the forefront of shaping the future, this is a profession that offers long-term stability and growth.

Event Duration:
This is a part-day event.

Event Audience:
Public

Event Date & Time:
Event Start Date: Thursday, 15th May 2025
Event Start Time: 03:30 pm
Event End Time: 04:30 pm

Event Website:
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Event Organiser:
Contact: Jullianne Spendlove
Organisation: Australian Centre for Career education
Email address: jullianne.spendlove@ceav.vic.edu.au