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Students encouraged to participate in ‘My Journey’

The ‘My Journey’ Virtual Expo 2020 is a career expo focusing on the vocational pathways, targeting school students in years 10-12. Its with thanks to NSW Department of Education’s Head Teacher Careers Pilot, Career Links, SBAT Mentors Pilot, Education Pathways Policy Program.

Career Links General manager John Purcell said, “We were disappointed with the cancellation of the Career Expo’s across the state due to COVID-19, we believe all students should have the same opportunities, regardless of external forces impacting them so we were determined to support them at this difficult time. This is why Career Links in conjunction with the NSW Department of Education are staging the My Journey Virtual Expo.”

The My Journey EPPP Virtual Expo is being staged on the 22nd and 23rd July 2020, from 12 midday to 8:00 pm. To join, register at www.myjourney.vfairs.com.

The My Journey EPPP Virtual Expo has a focus on Vocational Careers and is one of the largest Virtual Career Expos of its kind in NSW, with over 60 Exhibitors from across NSW and interstate. The Exhibitors represent Employers, Colleges and Further Education providers, Youth Service providers, Industry representatives and the University sector.

Over 100 Schools have registered to attend from across NSW. The timing of 12 midday to 8:00 pm is to ensure Parents and Carers are able to attend with their children during the two live days.

The Career Expo facilitates networking through Virtual Booths, Live Webinars and Chatrooms to simulate the experience observed in physical events.

John continued, “This Expo has the great support of our Sponsors whom without, this Event would not be possible. Platinum Sponsor – The NSW Department of Education Employment Pathways Pilot Program, Gold Sponsor BASAIR, Silver Sponsors – Transport NSW and the International Child Care College.”

  • To register for the My Journey Virtual Expo visit www.myjourney.vfairs.com for further information visit www.careerlinks.nsw.edu.au or phone 02 49671050.


    My Journey Virtual Expo Webinars

    Wednesday 22nd July 2020

  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm NSW Department of Education (Live)

  • Features and benefits of myfuture Presented by Gigi Awadalla Transition Advisor

  • 12:30pm - 1:30pm NSW Department of Education (Live)

  • ‘Why work experience – the benefits of workplace learning’ Presented by Robert Lawson Student Pathways Adviser

  • 1:30pm – 2:30pm NSW Department of Education (Recorded)

  • SBATs Presented by Suzanne Taylor

  • 2:00pm - 3:00pm BASAIR Aviation College (Live)

  • Presented by Luca Fiorentino Chief Strategy Officer

  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm NSW Department of Education (Live)

  • Introduction to a LinkedIn Profile