By LACHLAN MOORHEAD
THE South East Try-a-Trade and Careers Expo is a pivotal event for local students as they try to figure out their future.
This year will be no different, with the expo taking place on Tuesday 19 April at the Cranbourne Racing Complex, with thousands of eager young people expected to turn out to the event.
The exhibition is organised by the South East Local Learning and Employment Network (SELLEN), supported by several sponsors including the Casey Cardinia Region and Star News Group.
It aims to provide more local job opportunities for young people.
More than 2000 students are expected at next month’s event, which will be the eighth annual Try a Trade.
“It’s one of the big flagship events for the region when it comes to careers,” SELLEN CEO Andrew Simmons said.
Trades on display include carpentry, plumbing, tiling, bricklaying, painting, hair and beauty, engineering and many others.
In addition to hands-on practical components at the expo, the event also allows students the opportunity to talk to qualified trades people and career advisers about the different occupations and pathways available within the trade areas.
“It’s an opportunity for young people to have a look at and actually get their hands dirty,” Mr Simmons said.
“If they’re thinking about being a bricklayer, they can talk to brick layers and come and lay some bricks.”
Mr Simmons said there would 70 different trade and career options to choose from at the expo.
“Come on down and explore your future opportunities,” he said.
For more information on the Try a Trade and Careers Expo, contact SELLEN on 9794 6921, or the City of Casey’s Economic Development Department on 9705 5200.
