QLD
South Queensland’s Balonne Shire Council will this week host a career and jobs expo in St George.
The expo, to be held on 10 May, from 9am to 2pm, at St Patrick’s School Hall, in St George, will feature around 34 career stalls and interactive displays, including Cotton Australia VR
Goggles, Blue Light trailer, one-on-one career consults, and an Augmented Reality Welding
Simulator.
The Career and Job Expo is open to the whole community, and attendees will have the opportunity to learn about various career paths and upskilling opportunities, Council said in a statement.
The event will also feature several Guest Speakers, including representatives from the Queensland Police Service, Empire Theatre at Toowoomba, MAS National (Women in Trades), and the Queensland Tourism Industry Council, University of Southern Queensland and South West Hospital and Health Service.
Balonne Shire Council Mayor, Samantha O’Toole said the event was a great opportunity to showcase all the job and business opportunities available in the Shire.
“Creating more jobs and business opportunities in the region is a key focus for this Council,” Mayor O’Toole said.
“The Career and Job Expo is not just for school kids; it is for everyone looking to improve their career prospects.
“We are really looking forward to hearing from a range of guest speakers from throughout the State and from such a diverse breadth of industries.”