Newcastle & Lake Macquarie Career Expo

📢💥 ATTN: EMPLOYERS!

Ready to connect with the next generation of talent? Secure your exhibitor stand at the Newcastle & Lake Macquarie Career Expo this May.

As the largest careers event in the region, the Expo attracts 4,000+ senior secondary students eager to explore pathways, meet industry leaders and discover real-world opportunities.

This is your chance to showcase your organisation and inspire your future workforce.

Employers already onboard for 2026 include:
Cutcher & Neale Accounting and Financial Services
Access Industries
Cessnock City Council
Port Stephens Council
Leisure Employment Australia
NSW Ambulance

✨ Be part of an event that makes a real impact.
👉 Register or download the Exhibitor Prospectus:
🔗 https://www.newcastlecareerexpo.com.au/

📢 ATTN: CAREER, PATHWAY & STUDENT SUPPORT ORGANISATIONS

Join the Newcastle & Lake Macquarie Career Expo this May 🌏
With around 4,000 senior secondary students attending, the expo connects young people with organisations that support life after school — including study pathways, employment opportunities, gap year and overseas experiences, accommodation options and student support services.

🤝 Connect | 🌱 Inform | 🚀 Inspire future choices

Organisations already confirmed for 2026 include:
BUNAC Travel
MEGT Australia
Castle Personnel
The Women's College
BUSY At Work
Iglu Student Accommodation
Students of the World
CCUSA Australia
Planning Institute of Australia

👉Register or Download the Exhibitor Prospectus:
https://www.newcastlecareerexpo.com.au/

📢 ATTN: REGISTERED TRAINING ORGANISATIONS

Connect with students exploring practical, skills-based pathways at the Newcastle & Lake Macquarie Career Expo this May 🎓

With around 4,000 senior secondary students attending, this is a great opportunity to promote VET courses, qualifications and training pathways to young people planning their next step.

🛠 Promote training | 🤝 Engage students | 🚀 Support future careers

Registered Training Organisations already confirmed for 2026 include:
H & A Training Pty Ltd
International Child Care College RTO ID 90081
Hunter Trade College - RTO 91287
Tocal College - RTO 91166

👉Register or Download the Exhibitor Prospectus:
https://www.newcastlecareerexpo.com.au/

📢 ATTN: GROUP TRAINING PROVIDERS

Connect with the next generation of apprentices and trainees at the Newcastle & Lake Macquarie Career Expo this May 👷‍♀️👨‍🔧

With over 4,000 senior secondary students attending, the expo is the perfect opportunity to promote apprenticeship and traineeship pathways and engage with students exploring hands-on career options.

🔧 Promote pathways | 🤝 Build connections | 🚀 Grow your future workforce

Group Training Providers already confirmed for 2026 include:
Newcastle Master Builders Apprenticeship Schemes
Housing Industry Association - HIA

👉Register or Download the Exhibitor Prospectus:
https://www.newcastlecareerexpo.com.au/

📢 ATTN: UNIVERSITIES
Connect with future students at the Newcastle & Lake Macquarie Career Expo 14 May 2026 🎓

With around 4,000 senior secondary students attending, this is your opportunity to showcase courses, pathways and campus life to students actively planning their next step.

🎯 Engage | 🎓 Inspire | 🚀 Influence future enrolments

Universities already confirmed for 2026 include:
The University of Newcastle, Australia
Avondale University
University of New England, AU
University of Sydney
Campion College Australia
Academy of Music and Performing Arts - AMPA
NATIONAL FASHION COLLEGE
National Art School
University of Tasmania

👉Register or Download the Exhibitor Prospectus:
https://www.newcastlecareerexpo.com.au/

Registrations are now open for the 2026 Newcastle & Lake Macquarie Career Expo

📢💥ATTN: EMPLOYERS!
Want to connect with the next generation of talent? Secure your exhibitor stand at the Newcastle & Lake Macquarie Career Expo this May!
As the largest careers event in the region, the expo attracts around 4,000 senior secondary students - all eager to explore pathways, meet industry leaders and discover opportunities for a brighter future. This is your chance to showcase your organisation and inspire your future workforce.
Employers already onboard for 2026 include:
Teach NSW
Lake Macquarie City Council
North Construction & Building
Glencore
ADF Careers

👉Be part of this impactful event.
Register or Download the Exhibitor Prospectus:
https://www.newcastlecareerexpo.com.au/

🙏 A heartfelt thank you to ADF Careers for being a valued Sponsor of the Newcastle & Lake Macquarie Career Expo! This event remains a key highlight for students and schools alike, and your continued support helps make it all possible.

Students from across the region truly appreciate the opportunity to connect with you, ask questions, and explore their future pathways. Your presence makes a real difference. 🌟🎓

🙏Huge thank you to Avondale University for being a longstanding Sponsor of the Newcastle & Lake Macquarie Career Expo- it's a fabulous event every year and that students look forward to attending, this year while a little wet was no different, 🌧☔
We know that school from across the region really value your presence at this event as it gives them an opportunity to ask questions and explore their options. 🎯

It's been a week and we can now turn our attention to start thanking all the wonderful partners of the Newcastle & Lake Macquarie Career Expo. TAFE NSW - Newcastle is certainly one of our biggest and most long term partners in so much of what we do here. Huge thanks to the many TAFE employees who provided essential advice and inspiration to our visiting students. 🙏🤩

🎯And fun fact - we had exactly 4,035 students attend this year and that's not including general public, teachers, parents or carers!