Try hands-on experience with WorldSkills Queensland

The Careers and Employment Expo allows people to gain expert advice on a range of trades and engage directly with industry experts as they demonstrate their workplace skills.

WorldSkills Queensland (WSQ) is facilitating a showcase of trades and other career pathways to help expo visitors, particularly soon-to be school leavers, make informed vocational choices. WorldSkills Australia and its state-based bodies drive skills excellence in vocational, technological and service oriented careers.

Our nation’s future depends on effective skills training systems, and WSQ have raised the awareness of the hundreds and thousands of young Australians, their parents and employers that contribute to the workforce and rely on these systems.

The expo offers the opportunity for students, job seekers and career changers of all ages to connect with organisations for guidance, clarity and opportunities in relation to career options. Throughout the day students can ask questions and interact with industry professionals to gain further insight into different career paths.

Sue Smith, A/State Manager for WorldSkills Queensland, said a range of training organisations, peak industry bodies, and industry representatives will be participating with hands on activities at the expo.

They include TAFE Queensland, Lash & Brow Education, Loreal, Queensland Tourism Industry Council, Brisbane Broncos Sports & Business Institute, OSMAC Apprenticeships, Brick & Block Careers, The Smithbridge Group and the Aussie Painters Network.

“Trades on display range from Hairdressing, Beauty, Fashion, Hospitality to Carpentry, Civil Construction and Bricklaying,” Sue said. “You can see the tradespeople in action, so it provides an excellent opportunity to gain an insight into the training and skills required to pursue particular careers.

“Qualified trainers and tradespeople explain the skills and qualifications necessary to fulfil individual career aspirations across a wide spectrum of vocations. “In this way it contributes to building a skilled workforce across a number of industries.”

Discover the interactive display by WorldSkills Queensland and its expo partners at Sites W1 to W19 & 194 during the Expo.

Experience...
3D Printing
Beauty
Bricklaying
Cabinetmaking/Carpentry
Civil Construction
Fashion
Health Services
OSMAC Apprenticeships
Hairdressing
Hospitality
Painting and Decorating
Plumbing
Plastering
QTIC - Tourism
Restaurant Service
Sport & Business
Wall & Floor Tiling
Baking