IGNITE Youth Careers Expo
Date: 30 July 2019
Time: 10am - 7pm
Venue: Logan Metro Sports & Events Centre
357 Browns Plains Road, Crestmead
Cost: FREE for attendees
IGNITE Youth Careers Expo is an ideal opportunity for anyone interested in education and training or those seeking professional career development and employment opportunities. Exhibitors will include Universities, TAFE institutes, Defence Force recruiting, private education providers, graduate employment, student support services and employers, presented in an exciting, interactive and informative format.
IGNITE Youth Careers Expo provides the perfect 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.
Kick start your career by attending our 2019 IGNITE Youth Careers Expo, your time is now. Explore different career paths and gain further information on study options, that will help you define and achieve your future goals.
Program
| Time | Main Stage | IKEA Chill Out Entertainment Zone |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00am | Ignite 2019 Open | |
| 10:05am | Welcome to Country | |
| 10:10am | The Hon. Shannon Fentiman MP | |
| 10:20am | Fiftysix Creations | KingStones |
| 10:30am | Suited for Success | 10:20am - 10:50am |
| 10:50am | Stem Punks | |
| 11:00am | RAW Dance Company | |
| 11:15am | Busy at Work | |
| 11:25am | Substation33 | KingStones |
| 11:35am | Australian Defence Force | 11:20am - 11:50am |
| 11:50am | GO1 | |
| 12:00pm - 1:00pm | Maxima | |
| Afternoon Session | ||
| 12:30pm | Suited for Success | Tokyo Twilight |
| 12:40pm | Stem Punks | 12:00pm - 1:00pm |
| 12:55pm | RAW Dance Company | |
| 1:05pm | Busy at Work | |
| 1:20pm | PowerWells | Chris Connelly |
| 1:30pm | Substation33 | 1:15pm - 2:15pm |
| 1:40pm | Australian Defence Force | |
| 1:50pm | GO1 | |
| 2:00pm | LIVIN Organisation | |
| 2:30pm | Prize draws Rebel FM roving conversations |
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| 3:30pm | Prize draws Rebel FM roving conversations |
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| 4:50pm | Griffith University - STEM Today | |
| Evening Session | ||
| 5:00pm | Suited for Success | |
| 5:10pm | BOP Industries | Caleb Caswell |
| 5:35pm | Substation33 | 5:30pm - 6:30pm |
| 5:50pm | Australian Defence Force | |
| 6:00pm | GO1 | |
| 7:00pm | Event Finishes |
Who is it for?
- Students in years 9-12
- Young people aged 14-24
- Parents and caregivers
- Adult students
- People looking to upskill or change their career
Where is it?
Date: 30 July 2019
Venue: Logan Metro Sports & Events Centre, 357 Browns Plains Road, Crestmead
Phone: (07) 3412 3412
Email: youthexpo@logan.qld.gov.au
Access and Inclusion
The IGNITE Youth and Careers Expo endeavours to be an inclusive event offering a variety of education, training and employment pathways. Students with disability are encouraged to attend the IGNITE Youth Careers Expo to speak to over 60 exhibitors including tertiary and vocational education institutions, State government and Local government departments, employer organisations and individual businesses.
Exhibitors
Sponsors
Acknowledgement of Country
The IGNITE Youth and Careers Expo acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet today. We pay respect to the Elders, past and present, and extend that respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We uphold Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People as Australia's first peoples and work collaboratively to support reconciliation and closing the gap.
Competition Entry
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Competition Form