Post School Pathways
Career Expo and Open Day season
Each year most institutions hold open days for prospective students during the months of June through to September. These events are ideal for students in Years 10 – 12 who wish to gain more specific information about course offerings and the institution itself. Many institutions prefer you to register your interest prior to attending. This allows the organisation to provide you with updates, an Open Day program and general information. Below is a list of published dates for upcoming expos and open days.
Expos
Sydney Careers & Employment Expo 2024 August 16 to August 17, 2024
Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park. The Expo will showcase over 120 organisations and employers with career opportunities for all ages. Entry is free. Find out more
Western Sydney Careers Expo 2024 Saturday June 29, 2024
Over 80 exhibitors including universities, TAFE colleges and training providers. Chat personally to providers about apprenticeships, cadetship opportunities, international exchange and GAP year programs.
2024 Apprenticeship/Traineeship & Jobs Expos August 6 to September 10, 2024
Provides career/job seekers with the opportunity to speak with business and industry employers and education providers. Various locations around Sydney. Find out more
Open Days and Online Information sessions for Tertiary institutions
Open Days provides a chance for you to find out everything you need to know about studying at a tertiary institution before you enrol. You’ll be able to check out the campus, meet staff and students, discuss entry pathways, and talk to experts about your study options and career goals.
University of Wollongong (UOW) | Wollongong campus June 22, 2024 Find out more
ACPE (Australian College of Physical Education) June 22, 2024 Find out more
University of Sydney | MySydney Entry and Scholarship Scheme June 24, 2024 Find out more
University of Sydney | Regional and Remote Entry Scheme June 24, 2024
Regional and Remote Entry Scheme for students who reside in regional or remote areas. Hear about the great benefits offered, including entry on a reduced ATAR and a range of ongoing support throughout your studies. Find out more
UNSW | Undergraduate Degrees at UNSW Canberra Information Evening (online) June 26, 2024
Learn more about the two campuses in Canberra – ADFA and Canberra City Campus and including the unique degrees offered for both trainee officers and civilians at ADFA and the new and exciting Bachelor of Cyber Security program for civilians at Canberra city. Find out more
Western Sydney University June 30, 2024 Find out more
The Hotel School | Sydney Open Campus 2024 July 6, 2024 Find out more
AIT (Academy of Interactive Technology July 13, 2024
Offers degrees in film, 2D and 3D animation, game design, and IT. Find out more
Tocal College | Open Day July 19, 2024 Find out more
Offers courses in agriculture, agribusiness or horse breeding and training.
UOW, Liverpool campus July 27, 2024 Find out more
ACU (Australian Catholic University) Find out more
Blacktown: July 27, 2024
Strathfield: August 17, 2024
North Sydney: September 7, 2024
Charles Sturt University Find out more
Port Macquarie: Sunday 28 July
Wagga Wagga: Sunday 4 August
Albury-Wodonga: Sunday 11 August
Bathurst: Sunday 18 August
Orange: Sunday 25 August
UTAS (University of Tasmania) Rozelle campus August 3, 2024 Find out more
Torrens University Surry Hills: August 8, 2024 Ultimo: August 10, 2024 Find out more
Whitehouse Institute of Design August 10, 2024
Courses in Fashion Design, Interior Design or Creative Direction and Styling. Find out more
Macquarie University August 10, 2024 Find out more
La Trobe University Sydney August 22, 2024 Find out more
Southern Cross University Coffs Harbour: August 11 Gold Coast: August 18 Find out more
AIE (Academy of Interactive Entertainment) August 11, 2024
Offers courses designed in game development, 3D animation, film and visual effects at the AIE Open Day. Find out more
University of Newcastle Central Coast: August 17, 2024 Newcastle: August 31, 2024 Find out more
ICMS (International College of Management, Sydney) August 17, 2024 Find out more
ACAP (Australian College of Applied Professions)
Byron Bay: August 24, 2024
Sydney: August 24, 2024
Offers courses in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, Criminology, Law, or Business. Find out more
SAE Institute (creative media) Byron Bay: August 24, 2024 Sydney: August 24, 2024 Find out more
University of Sydney August 31, 2024 Find out more
UTS (University of Technology) August 31, 2024 Find out more
AIM (Australian Institute of Music September 7, 2024 Find out more
UNSW September 7, 2024 Find out more
NAS (National Art School) September 7, 2024 Find out more
ACPE (Australian College of Physical Education) September 28, 2024 Find out more
Important Future Events
Information sessions on careers, courses and portfolios
University of Sydney | Architecture and design at Sydney: build your portfolio (online) June 26, 2024
Find out more
AIE | Film Production Workshop June 29, 2024 Find out more
SAE | Create for a Day July 6, 2024 Find out more
Offers courses in the fields of Animation, Audio, Design, Film, Games or Electronic Music Production.
UTS | Trace Day: Discover Forensic Science July 9, 2024
Meet academic teachers & students of our leading Bachelor of Forensic Science degree.
Solve a crime using trace evidence, explore our crime scene and specialist lab facilities & discover your future in forensic science. Find out more
Campion College | Winter Program July 9 to July 12, 2024
Immersive four-day program provides the opportunity to reside on campus and interact with like-minded peers. Sample lectures from their history, literature, philosophy, theology and classics professors. Find out more
AIE | Industry Experience Day July 10, 2024 Find out more
AMPA (Academy of Music and Performing Arts) Dance Experience Day July 10, 2024
Invites dancers 16 and above to join staff for a day of dance. Dancers will have a chance to participate in contemporary and improvisation classes facilitated by AMPA’s inspiring faculty and experience what studying dance full-time is like at AMPA. Find out more
AMPA | Contemporary/Music Production/Composition July 11, 2024
Contemporary musicians, Music Creators and Composers aged 16 and over. Attendees will have the chance to sit in on a performance class, participate in workshops/Q&As facilitated by AMPA’s music faculty and experience what studying music is like at AMPA. Find out more
Sydney Design School | Designer for a Day Workshop July 11, 2024
Curious about what it might be like to work as an Interior Designer? We have developed the perfect one day workshop for students in Years 10, 11 and 12 to find out more. Find out more
NIE | Future Doctors Australia, Sydney
July 18 to July 21, 2024
October 10 to October 13, 2024
Gaining medical work experience is essential for young people considering a career in medicine. It provides insight into the field, helps develop skills and attributes, and provides networking opportunities. However, obtaining medical work experience can be challenging due to various restrictions such as limited opportunities, safety concerns, and confidentiality issues. Find out more
University of Sydney | ARTiculate Writing Skills Workshop – Writing for the Future: The Rhetorical Secrets that Prepare You for HSC and University Writing
June 27, 2024
This presentation brings together experts on writing and argumentation to improve your approach to communication. A/Prof Susan Thomas will show how rhetorical strategies developed by the ancient Greeks are still relevant to writing in a world where AI seems to be everywhere. The ARTiculate Talk Series aims to provide senior high school students with additional support complementing the curriculum to enrich their understanding in HSC subjects related to arts, humanities, languages and social sciences. Find out more
2024 NYSF National Youth STEM Summit August 17 to August 19, 2024
The NYSF National Youth STEM Summit is an exclusive three-day event, held annually in Canberra and designed for young Australians after they have left school, have started their first degree or training, and before they become more senior in their science and technology careers. Find out more.
Scholarships
Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship
Opens: September 2, 2024
Closes: January 13, 2025
The Westpac Young Technologists Scholarship was made for talented and inquisitive high school graduates looking to strengthen their passion and expertise in technology to innovate and create new opportunities and inspire good in the world of STEM. Find out more
Competitions
Acknowledgement of Country Poster Competition 2024
Opens: May 27, 2024
Closes: August 2, 2024
Find out the Indigenous language of your local area, and then work with your local Indigenous community to translate an Acknowledgement of Country into that language. Finally, use your visual art skills to create an eye-catching poster featuring the translated Acknowledgement of Country. In your poster, please use imagery that reflects your local area. For example, don’t include a picture of Uluru if your school is in Canberra.
Young Geographer of the Year Competition 2024
Opens: June 1, 2024
Closes: October 4, 2024
The Royal Geographical Society invites you to create your own #ChooseGeography poster to promote the value of choosing geography at school, in further study and in the workplace, linking geographical skills to real people and jobs that make a difference. We are looking for eye catching, creative and informative posters that promote geography as an excellent choice, highlighting its relevance and demonstrating how studying geography can help you understand the world we live in and the ‘big issues’ that we face as a society.
