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Careers Expos and Open Days

Motor mechanic in actionWhat are you going to do when school's finished?
Careers Expos and Open Days are designed to help you decide. They give you the chance to talk to staff, students and industry representatives and explore the campus and facilities.

Here are some of the local events to keep in mind - give them a whirl and maybe they will help you be clearer about what you want in a career.

* Careers Month Canterbury
May is Careers Month Canterbury. It offers a range of careers and training events hosted by training providers, employers and agencies.
* CHARTFEST
Interested in working in the music industry? The CHARTFEST Expo has interactive stands featuring educational providers, studios, venues, music organizations and more.
* Coca-Cola Careers Expo
New Zealand's largest National Careers Expo connects you with hundreds of leading corporate, government and educational exhibitors offering career opportunities. Career planning advice and resources, including study and training options for different career paths.
* CPIT Engineering Expo
Come and see for yourself what the jobs are in engineering, talk to industry engineers about their experience and the opportunities they have. Industry professionals will be giving short presentations about their firm and the opportunities.
* Lincoln University Open Day
Visit the Lincoln campus for Course Information Sessions, One-on-one Course Advice, Scholarship and Enrolment Advice, Guided Campus Tours (including Ivey Hall, Halls of Residence, Recreation Centre, Winery and Teaching and Research Farms) and take the opportunity to talk to Lincoln staff and students.
* Natcoll Open Days
Open days offer a chance to explore the Natcoll campus, meet tutors and chat with staff about the exciting world of digital design.
* University of Canterbury Information Days
A two day event including a programme of introductory lectures in various subjects, campus tours, and tours of the libraries, Recreation Centre and Halls of Residence. Out of town students can stay in the Halls of Residence for a real student experience.
* Workchoice Day
Every year the Workchoice Trust coordinates 150 schools and 300 companies to help 7,000 Year 12 students make informed career decisions.