Kangan Institute’s Skills and Jobs Centre partnered with Hume City Council, local employers and other organisations to deliver the Who Cares – Careers in Caring and Support Jobs Expo. The event connected jobseekers with employers, training providers and support services across aged care, disability, early childhood and allied health.
The Skills and Jobs Centre helped people prepare for work through career advice, job-ready workshops and one-on-one support. Participants learned about career and training options, improved their job application skills and gained confidence to take their next steps.
More than 370 people attended the expo, where over 120 jobs were available. Around 250 resumes were collected, 12 interviews were arranged and 10 people secured jobs on the day. The event showed how employers, training providers and support services can work together to connect people with local jobs and training opportunities.
Quotes from jobseekers
“The expo gave me the opportunity to speak directly with employers and understand what they are looking for. It made the pathway into caring careers feel much clearer.”
“The workshops helped me build confidence and understand my next steps. I now feel more prepared to apply for roles in the health sector.”
“Having employers, training providers and support services in one place made it easier to explore both job opportunities and study options.”
“The Who Cares Expo demonstrates the power of partnership in action. By bringing together employers, education providers and community services, we are creating real opportunities for people to connect with real jobs, real pathways and clear next steps into the caring sector.”
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