The City of Casey was pleased to welcome job seekers, students and people looking for a career change, to Bunjil Place on 17 June for the Learn, Aspire, Unlock Career Horizons (LAUNCH) 2026 Expo, hosted in collaboration with key employment and training providers, Workforce Australia, Asuria and Busy at Work.
The Expo was an inspiring day where attendees were able to take meaningful steps towards future employment by connecting with representatives from more than 20 training providers, employment services, community organisations and local education providers including Chisolm Institute and Federation University.
The Expo was officially opened by The Hon. Andrew Giles MP, Federal Minister for Skills and Training, alongside City of Casey Mayor Cr Stefan Koomen, with both delivering welcoming remarks that underscored the importance of skills development and strong local employment opportunities.
Minister Giles highlighted the crucial role of events like the Launch Careers Expo in connecting communities with workforce opportunities and training pathways, while Mayor Koomen emphasised the City of Casey's ongoing commitment to supporting local economic development and career growth.
"It was fantastic to see over 600 people, of all ages and stages of their career attend the Expo and take advantage of the opportunities available to help shape their future. The Expo provided practical advice, valuable connections and the opportunities for our residents to find jobs and training close to home.
"Council is committed to building a strong, inclusive and future ready local workforce and we want to ensure our community are well supported to determine their own future." He said.
Throughout the day, attendees spoke directly with employers and industry representatives, explored emerging career pathways and heard from a strong line-up of key-note speakers who shared powerful stories of resilience, growth and achievement.
Attendees were also encouraged to join the event's interactive masterclasses to gain hands-on exposure to industries with strong employment demand, including manufacturing and
warehousing, construction and trades, as well as care-based professions such as aged care, disability support and nursing.
The popularity of the Expo reflects a growing demand for accessible career information and job pathways, particularly within the Casey region, and reinforces the value of collaborative efforts between government, industry and community organisations.
