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This one-day event brings together key employers and training providers to promote the virtues of a long and purposeful career in the sector.</p> <p> </p> <title></title> <style type="text/css">.image-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; margin: 20px 0; } .image-grid img { width: 100%; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); } </style>  <div class="image-grid"><img alt="Image 1" src="http://www.vtic.com.au/public/123/images/website_mages/CTCE4.jpg" /> <img alt="Image 2" src="http://www.vtic.com.au/public/123/images/website_mages/CTCE2.jpg" /> <img alt="Image 3" src="http://www.vtic.com.au/public/123/images/website_mages/CTCE3.jpg" /> <img alt="Image 4" src="http://www.vtic.com.au/public/123/images/website_mages/CTCE1.jpg" /></div>  <blockquote> <p>Whether you're simply dabbling with the idea of a career move, or you're ready for a change of scenery, the Choose Tourism Careers Expo is for you. </p> </blockquote> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Student?</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Recent graduate?</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Parent returning to work?</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Dual language speaker?</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Unskilled worker?</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Skilled worker?</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Part-timer?</li> </ul> <p style="margin-bottom: 11px;"><strong>There's something for everyone when you Choose Tourism. </strong></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 11px;"> </p> <center> <p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/-JRN3Y1ibvw?si=HsALEepT_VBYHaqS" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p> </center> <p style="margin-bottom: 11px;"> </p> <center> <p style="text-align: center;"><a class="btn btn-default" herf="" href="https://www.vtic.com.au/public/123/files/VTIC-Careers-in-Tourism-Guide-web-v2.pdf" target="_blank">VIEW THE CAREERS IN TOURISM GUIDE</a></p> </center> <p style="margin-bottom: 11px;"> </p> <h4> </h4> <h4>Choose Tourism Careers Expo '24</h4> <p>The inaugural one-day event showcased 50+ employers and welcomed over 750 attendees at the Melbourne Showgrounds for a day of connection, learning and fun.</p> <p><strong><span style="color:#8e44ad;">Date:</span> </strong>Tuesday 18 June<br /> <strong><span style="color:#8e44ad;">Time: </span></strong>9am - 4pm<br /> <strong><span style="color:#8e44ad;">Location</span><strong>:</strong> </strong>Victoria Pavilion, Melbourne Showgrounds</p> <p> </p> <center><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9NeMR3qPXfU?si=kMxrsiJ22WDGHIEM" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></center> <h6 style="margin-bottom: 11px;"> </h6> <h6 style="margin-bottom: 11px;"><strong><strong><span style="color:#8e44ad;">2024 Partners and Exhibitors</span></strong></strong></h6> <p>Over 50 exhibitors participated in the Choose Tourism Careers Expo '24, showcasing their organisations and empowering attendees to:</p> <ul> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Connect 1:1 with potential employers</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Understand the opportunities and pathways that exist in tourism and events</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Be the first to hear about job vacancies</li> <li style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Learn from industry and career experts to land a dream role.</li> </ul> <invalidtag charset="UTF-8"><invalidtag content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" name="viewport"> <style type="text/css">.logo-container { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: space-between; } .logo-wrapper { flex: 1 1 18%; margin: 10px; text-align: center; } .logo-wrapper img { width: 100%; height: auto; max-width: 200px; max-height: 125px; } </style> <div class="logo-container"> <div class="logo-wrapper"><a href="https://www.alpineresorts.vic.gov.au/" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://www.vtic.com.au/public/123/images/Website%20Logos%20(12).png" /></a></div> <div class="logo-wrapper"><a href="https://www.bradyhotels.com.au/" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://www.vtic.com.au/public/123/images/logos/BradyHotels.png" /></a></div> <div class="logo-wrapper"><a href="https://www.delawarenorth.com.au/" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://www.vtic.com.au/public/123/images/DNorth.png" /></a></div> <div class="logo-wrapper"><a href="https://www.intrepidtravel.com/au" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://www.vtic.com.au/public/123/images/Intrepid.png" /></a></div> <div class="logo-wrapper"><a href="https://www.langhamhotels.com/en/the-langham/melbourne/" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://www.vtic.com.au/public/123/images/langham%20melb.png" /></a></div> <div class="logo-wrapper"><a href="https://www.melbourneairport.com.au/" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://www.vtic.com.au/public/123/images/melb%20airport.png" /></a></div> <div class="logo-wrapper"><a href="https://www.penguins.org.au/" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://www.vtic.com.au/public/123/images/Phillip%20Island%20NP.png" /></a></div> <div class="logo-wrapper"><a href="https://www.vu.edu.au/" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://www.vtic.com.au/public/123/images/Victoria%20Uni.png" /></a></div> <div class="logo-wrapper"><a href="https://localwaytours.com.au/" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://www.vtic.com.au/public/123/images/Local%20way.png" /></a></div> <div class="logo-wrapper"><a href="https://www.melbourneshowgrounds.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://www.vtic.com.au/public/123/images/Showgrounds.png" /></a></div> <div class="logo-wrapper"><a href="https://moreton.net.au/" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://www.vtic.com.au/public/123/images/Moreton%20Hire.png" /></a></div> </div> <center> <p style="text-align: center;"><a class="btn btn-default" herf="" href="https://www.vtic.com.au/events/choose-tourism-careers-expo/exhibition-partners-and-exhibitors/" target="_blank">VIEW ALL EXHIBITORS</a></p> </center> <p class="logo-wrapper"> </p> <h6 style="margin-bottom: 11px;"><strong><strong><span style="color:#8e44ad;">2024 Program</span></strong></strong></h6> <p style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Knowledge sessions ran throughout the day, and included:  </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 11px;">8.30am | Welcome to Country</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 11px;">9am | Expo commenced</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 11px;">10.30am | <strong><em>Session 1: From Penguins to Pilots: A Journey through Tourism Careers- </em></strong><em>with Intrepid, Alpine Resorts Victoria, Melbourne Airport and Phillip Island Nature Parks</em></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 11px;">11.45am <em>| <strong>Session 2: Job-Ready Toolkit: Building Skills for Employment- </strong>with Goheadhunt</em></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 11px;">12.45pm<em> |<strong> </strong><strong>Session 3: Accommodation & Events Unplugged: Real Stories from Industry Insiders- </strong>with Langham Hotels, Brady Hotels, Melbourne Showgrounds, Delaware North and Melbourne & Olympic Parks</em></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 11px;">2pm <em><strong>|</strong> </em><strong><em>VTIC Student Entrepreneurial Award Finals Presentation</em></strong></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 11px;">4pm<em> | </em>Expo concluded, Networking Drinks commenced</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 11px;"> </p> <h6 style="margin-bottom: 11px;"><strong><strong><span style="color:#8e44ad;">Contact</span></strong></strong></h6> <p style="margin-bottom: 11px;">Got a question? <a href="mailto:info@vtic.com.au?subject=Choose%20Tourism%20Careers%20Expo"><span style="color:#8e44ad;">Email us</span></a></p> <h6 style="margin-bottom: 11px;"><strong> </strong></h6> <h6 style="margin-bottom: 11px;"><strong><strong><span style="color:#8e44ad;">Emerging Tourism Leaders Summit</span></strong></strong></h6> <p>Young Tourism Network joined forces with the Choose Tourism Careers Expo '24 to deliver the <em>Emerging Tourism Leaders Summit </em>on-site during the day. This full-day conference saw industry leaders share their leadership journey and their vision for the future of our industry. The program included keynote presentations, masterclasses and networking with sessions on leadership and key visitor economy trends. The Summit provided an opportunity for emerging and established tourism professionals to connect with peers, learn from experts and help shape the future of this dynamic and ever-adapting industry.</p> <p><a href="https://youngtourismnetwork.com.au/emerging-tourism-leaders-summit/" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="http://www.vtic.com.au/public/123/images/Emerging%20Tourism%20Leaders%20Summit%20-%20banner.png" style="width: 612px; height: 320px;" /></a></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><strong><strong><span style="margin-bottom:11px;"><strong><span style="font-size:11pt;"><span style="line-height:107%;"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif;">Principal Partners</span></span></span></strong></span></strong></strong></p> <p style="margin-bottom:11px"><strong><strong><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><img alt="" src="http://www.vtic.com.au/public/123/images/THRIVE_2030_mark.jpg" 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