Not-For-Profit Events

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This section features events submitted by not-for-profit organisations working to support job seekers and young people. You can view these listings to see what others are doing and explore potential opportunities to collaborate.

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Here are events shared by not-for-profit organisations supporting young people and job seekers. Browse the listings to see what’s planned and discover ways you might contribute or connect.

Upcoming Events

Wednesday
06
May 2026
In-Person
Virtual
Discovering Big Build Careers - Ballarat
Free workshop for Educators
Design & Technology
Engineering
Mathematics
Geography, Environment & Sustainability
Occupational Health & Safety

You’ll gain up‑to‑date insights into industry roles, career pathways, pay rates, and working conditions, connecting directly with industry experts for valuable first‑hand knowledge to guide your students. This session is ideal for teachers, career coordina

Target Audience
Higher Education Students
Event Location
Tramway Museum - To Be Confirmed
Ballarat
Start Time:
10:00
am
End Time:
2:00
pm
Thursday
11
Jun 2026
In-Person
Virtual
Discovering Big Build Careers - Hallam
Free workshop for Educators
Design & Technology
Engineering
Geography, Environment & Sustainability
Information & Digital Technology
Occupational Health & Safety

You’ll gain up‑to‑date insights into industry roles, career pathways, pay rates, and working conditions, connecting directly with industry experts for valuable first‑hand knowledge to guide your students.

Target Audience
High School – Year 9-10
Event Location
Hallam Secondary College
Hallam
Start Time:
10:00
am
End Time:
2:00
pm
Friday
24
Jul 2026
In-Person
Virtual
Ballarat Jobs and Training Expo 2026
BGT Jobs & Training Ballarat and Hart Futures
Design & Technology
Craftsmanship & Trades
Work Related Skills & Humanities
Business & Enterprise
Health & Community

The Expo is an annual careers, training and skills event designed to connect job seekers, students, graduates, career changers and anyone interested in employment pathways with local employers, community organisations or training providers.

Target Audience
High School – Year 9-10
Event Location
The Goods Shed Ballarat
Ballarat
Start Time:
10:30
am
End Time:
4:00
pm
Tuesday
04
Aug 2026
In-Person
Virtual
Discover Big Build Careers - Melbourne
Free workshop for Educators
Design & Technology
Engineering
Geography, Environment & Sustainability
Information & Digital Technology
Occupational Health & Safety

Inspire the next generation and explore Victoria’s Big Build careers at our free professional development workshop.

Target Audience
High School – Year 9-10
Event Location
Rail Academy Newport
Newport
Start Time:
10:00
am
End Time:
2:00
pm
Thursday
13
Aug 2026
In-Person
Virtual
Big Build Immersion Day - 13th August
Presented by Victoria's Big Build
Design & Technology
Engineering
Geography, Environment & Sustainability
Information & Digital Technology
Occupational Health & Safety

This event is designed to raise awareness of the career opportunities within Victoria’s Big Build. Tailored for students in Years 8 to 11, the day offers a chance to experience a real‑world training environment.

Target Audience
High School – Year 9-10
Event Location
Rail Academy Newport
Newport
Start Time:
9:30
am
End Time:
2:30
pm

Expired Events

Monday
23
Feb 2026
In-Person
Virtual
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VIC VICE - Virtual Industry Career Experience
Presented by VicLLENs
Applied Learning
Geography, Environment & Sustainability
Craftsmanship & Trades
Work Related Skills & Humanities
Health & Community

VIC VICE is a cutting-edge virtual reality platform that offers Victorian students the chance to experience various workplaces in a fully-immersive, interactive and multi-sensory way.

Target Audience
High School – Year 7-8
Event Location
Victoria
Start Time:
9:00
am
End Time:
3:00
pm
Wednesday
18
Feb 2026
In-Person
Virtual
Careers in Rail
Rail Industry Tour - Entry Level Careers
Craftsmanship & Trades
Applied Learning
Business & Enterprise
Engineering
Industrial Technology

Talk & Tour Sydney Metro depot

Target Audience
High School – Year 11-12
Event Location
Sydney Metro Trains Facility (SMTF), Rouse Hill, Sydney
Rouse Hill
Start Time:
10
AM
End Time:
12
PM
Tuesday
17
Feb 2026
In-Person
Virtual
Discovering Big Build Careers
Inspire the next generation and explore Victoria’s Big Build careers at our free professional development workshop.
Design & Technology
Science
Engineering
Geography, Environment & Sustainability

Professional development opportunity for Teachers and Career Advisors

Target Audience
High School – Year 9-10
Event Location
Geelong Tech School
Geelong
Start Time:
10:00
am
End Time:
2:00
pm
Monday
02
Feb 2026
In-Person
Virtual
Powering Her Pathway
Clean Energy Taster Training Program
Applied Learning
Craftsmanship & Trades
Occupational Health & Safety
Work Related Skills & Humanities
Industrial Technology

6-week clean energy training for women

Target Audience
Vocational Students
Event Location
TAFE GIppsland Morwell
Morwell
Start Time:
9:30
am
End Time:
2:30
pm
Thursday
11
Dec 2025
In-Person
Virtual
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Talk and Tour- Alstom Wulkuraka
Proudly supported by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Building Women's Careers Project
Engineering
Craftsmanship & Trades
Industrial Technology

Discover industrial trades in the rail industry

Target Audience
Vocational Students
Event Location
Leichardt Bowlo
Wulkuraka
Start Time:
10:00
am
End Time:
12:00
pm
Friday
05
Dec 2025
In-Person
Virtual
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Women in Trades Networking Event- Sydney
Presented by Empowered Women in Trades
Work Related Skills & Humanities
Business & Enterprise

Connect with tradeswomen, industry experts and allies and celebrate the achievements of 2025!

Target Audience
Vocational Students
Event Location
Leichardt Bowlo
Leichardt
Start Time:
4:00
pm
End Time:
7:00
pm
Wednesday
03
Dec 2025
In-Person
Virtual
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Women in Trades Networking Event- Geelong & Surfcoast
Presented by Empowered Women in Trades
Work Related Skills & Humanities
Business & Enterprise

Connect with tradeswomen, industry experts and allies and celebrate the achievements of 2025!

Target Audience
Vocational Students
Event Location
City of Geelong Bowls Club
North Geelong
Start Time:
5:30
pm
End Time:
7:30
pm
Thursday
13
Nov 2025
In-Person
Virtual
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Ballarat Careers Expo (Primary School)
Hosted by Good Shepherd Australia & New Zealand, Highlands LLEN and The Smith Family to connect and inspire students in their future careers!
Design & Technology
Engineering
Geography, Environment & Sustainability
Craftsmanship & Trades
Health & Community

A hands-on adventure into the world of work!

Target Audience
Primary – Year 5-6
Event Location
Ballarat Regional Soccer Facility
Ballarat Central
Start Time:
9:30
am
End Time:
2:30
pm
Thursday
16
Oct 2025
In-Person
Virtual
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Learning through Lunch
Build confidence, engagement and aspirations in students while sharing your story and enjoying an exciting dining lunch experience!
Design & Technology
Science
Engineering
Mathematics
Applied Learning

Our Learning through Lunch program is a unique and rewarding opportunity for adult volunteers to showcase career or study pathways, with the aim to build student engagement and confidence.

Target Audience
Primary – Year 5-6
Event Location
SuniTAFE
Mildura
Start Time:
12
pm
End Time:
1:30
pm
Friday
29
Aug 2025
In-Person
Virtual
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Women in Trades Networking Event - Melbourne
Networking in Melbourne
Applied Learning
English & Communication
Craftsmanship & Trades
Work Related Skills & Humanities
Business & Enterprise

Come and join us for a networking event!

Target Audience
Vocational Students
Event Location
Bunnings Preston
Preston
Start Time:
6:30
am
End Time:
8:30
am
Friday
25
Jul 2025
In-Person
Virtual
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Ballarat Jobs and Training Expo
BGT Jobs & Training Expo
Design & Technology
Mathematics
English & Communication
Work Related Skills & Humanities
Business & Enterprise

The Ballarat Jobs & Training Expo is a careers, training and skills event held yearly in Ballarat

Target Audience
High School – Year 11-12
Event Location
The Goods Shed Ballarat
Ballarat
Start Time:
10:00
am
End Time:
4:30
pm