Hosted by the Department of Education, the Trade & Tech Fit career expo (formerly The Trades Fit) is a free, 100% hands-on event that showcases study and employment opportunities for female and gender diverse young people in Years 7 to 12 in industries that are traditionally male dominated.
Where and when is the Trade & Tech Fit?
Date: Wednesday 8 May and Thursday 9 May 2024
Time: 9 am – 3 pm
Location: The Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
Cost: Admission is free
Register here.
The Trade and Tech Fit is 100% hands-on, allowing students to design video games, lay bricks, weld, use a flight simulator, program a robot, safety test equipment, use power tools, learn to paint and more. It provides a safe and equitable space where students engage with tradies, apprentices and industry professionals, providing insight into the breadth of career pathways where female and gender diverse people are underrepresented.
Last year, more than 2,500 students from 119 schools attended the expo. After attending, 96% of surveyed students said it helped them understand careers in trades and technology.
Find out more
For more information, refer to Trade & Tech Fit career expo.
For further enquiries, contact the Trade & Tech Fit team by email: school.industry.event@education.vic.gov.au