29-31 July Melbourne Exhibition Centre, South Wharf careerexpo.com.au

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1 July July July JULY Melbourne Exhibition Centre, South Wharf careerexpo.com.au

2 The Melbourne Career Expo, is the most comprehensive careers event in Victoria. The event showcases career opportunities from large employers, trades and higher education in an exciting, interactive and informative format. All sectors and industries are covered, with the latest career trends and opportunities showcased and ready to be explored. The event annually attracts over 16,000 attendees consisting of school leavers, graduates, job seekers and mature age career changers, offering exhibitors the opportunity to attract a targeted audience. Now in its 18th year, the event will be held on Friday 26th - Sunday 28th July 2019 at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre in South Wharf. The expo offers free career advice, inspiring and informative industry panels, employment opportunities, interactive training demonstrations and exhibits, free seminars and a wealth of information and opportunities for further study within the private education sector, TAFE and Universities. With all career, education and training information under one roof, this event is the first stop for all Victorians seeking a successful future. For more information visit our website: LOCATION Located on the outskirts of the CBD (South Wharf), the Melbourne Exhibition Centre is undoubtedly the best purpose built exhibition centre in Australia. Showcasing 150 Exhibitors Attracting over 16,000 Attendees EVENT DEMOGRAPHICS With around 16,000 attendees, including jobseekers, career changers, apprentices, students and graduates, this event allows our exhibitors the fantastic opportunity to capture the intended target audience for brand awareness and to fill vacant positions with eager and enthusiastic people. With state of the art equipment and fitout, this venue boasts the best facilities and services for an exhibition of this size. Venue Map /venue-melbourne 35

3 YOUR STAND The Melbourne Career Expo provides the complete exhibiting starter package. It is as simple as booking in, then we do all the rest. STAND SIZES OFFICIAL EVENT GUIDE exclusive of $150 corner loadings 2.5m x 2m Mini Display $2099 3m x 3m Standard Display $3899 6m x 3m Double Display $6199 9m x 3m Triple Display $8799 6m x 6m Multi Display $10,299 STAND INCLUSIONS 2.4m High walls Carpet 4 amp Power 2 x 150w Lights Electrical testing and tagging Organisation fascia signage 1 Table, tablecloth, & 1 chair (optional) Promotion on social networking sites Complimentary tea and coffee You have the option to upgrade your stand to suit your company requirements or business style. Larger Spaces/Stand sizes are available upon request. SPACE ONLY A minimum of $270 per sqm minimum = $4860 Please note that space only areas do not include, power, lighting, signage or walls. Space only areas can accommodate vehicles, large equipment or custom build stands. If you are interested in a space only area, please feel free to discuss this with our friendly staff. The Melbourne Career Expo produces an A3 full colour Official Event Guide. This guide is a minium of 12 pages and has a print run of 10,000. It contains the event schedule and Exhibitor List and is distributed to the attendees as they enter the event. Exhibitors have the opportunity to advertise in this guide for a small additional cost. BRANDING UPGRADE All Exhibitors advertising in the guide will also recieve the following complimentary Branding Upgrade: Organisation logo on careerexpo.com.au Hyperlink to your organisation website Organisation logo displayed on the large screen on the Main Stage Organisation logo displayed on Plasma at the entrance to the event Free entry branded E-Ticket for distribution to your current database DOWNLOAD Download the Booking Form exhibit/exhibitor-forms/ Last years Event Guide can be viewed at nt-guide/view.html?page=1

4 MARKETING, ADVERTISING & PUBLICITY The Melbourne Career Expo prides itself on its unique ability to position its brand in front of a hard to reach audience by using a combination of traditional and new media. Our sponsors brand and key messages will be relayed to media through a strategic publicity campaign. Our targeted PR campaign is overseen by a Melbourne PR Agency and offers opportunities to profile career trends, interesting job profiles and the key advice from brand ambassadors. A3 Full Colour Official Event Guide Discounted & Free ticket distribution Social networking promotions Free Career Counseling & Resume Checking Free invitations to all VCE students PROMOTIONS Marketing to community organisations Specially branded E-Tickets Website free pass downloads ADVERTISING Press EDM Newsletter ed direct to targeted audience Radio Television Celebrity Interviews Website Banner Ads Direct Mail Posters Social Networking Magazines Influencers Website Large Employers promotion Free resume advice Newspaper ticket promotion Sponsor & Partner initiatives Free workshops & seminars PUBLICITY Contracted specialist PR agency Media Kits distributed to all media Live weather cross Celebrity interviews Newspaper editorials Radio interviews

5 ENTERTAINMENT & EDUCATION SEMINAR ROOMS The Melbourne Career Expo seminar rooms provide a fantastic way to educate and inform attendees about a profession whilst tying in your organisation s courses, training or employment opportunities. The two seminar rooms seat 40 and 100 people and are located away from the hustle of the exhibition floor. Each room contains ample audio visual equipment. With over 50 free seminar sessions available to exhibitors, times are extremely popular and we recommend booking in as soon as the schedule is released. SUCCESS PANEL As we know, all the talent, information and resources in the world are of no use without the motivation to get out there and do it. The Success Panel allows audience members to listen to stories from successful guests to find out the steps they took to achieve their goals and become successful in their chosen career paths. HIGHEST LEVEL OF EDUCATION 12% Completed TAFE / Apprenticeship Completed VCE only Still studying Completed Bachelor or higher 8% 35% 45% STAGE AREA The stage area is immensely popular with the attendees. By exhibiting at the Melbourne Career Expo you have a unique opportunity to present an exciting and interactive stage performance in a space that can accommodate hundreds of people. The stage area includes a large LED screen backdrop, lighting, and technical sound equipment which in turn provides a great atmosphere. Promoting your organisation through a visual display can greatly enhance your organisations presence at the event. Various activities can include live music, fashion parades, cooking demonstrations Trade activities and fitness routines. Hosted by popular Network Ten weather reporter, Mike Larkan, the Success Panel provides inspiration, guidance and direction from successful people in a variety of different vocations. Previous Success Panel Molly Meldrum Dermott Brereton (Ex AFL Player) Jim Penman (CEO Jim s Group) Melanie Gleeson (CEO endota Spa) Nicky Whelan (Actress) Joh Bailey (Hair Stylist) Jane Flemming (Olympic Athlete) Billy Slater (Melbourne Storm NRL) Nick Williams (CEO, Hudson Conway) Andrew Stuart (Hocking Stuart) Byron Finnerty (2014 MasterChef contestant)

6 WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT? Apprenticeship providers Master Associations Business, educational & trade suppliers Recruitment companies Career counsellors Registered Training Organisations Education providers Defence & Emergency Services Employers TAFEs Employment services Training and development companies Franchises Unions Government departments Universities HR companies Any organisation looking to fill positions, Industry Bodies courses or enhance their brand awareness Book your Stand Now Victoria s most comprehensive and exciting Careers Event WHY EXHIBIT? Feature your organisation in front of over 16,000 quality attendees Create a quality Database Exhibit your full product range Interactively demonstrate course content Actively recruit students, staff and clients Get immediate feedback on your brand range Create brand awareness Promote your organisation through your stand, seminar or stage activity Launch new products and services Develop a personal relationship with new clients Enhance PR opportunities Sponsorship opportunities Network with other exhibitors and personnel TESTIMONIALS I found the expo very interesting and helpful. Being in my 40 s I thought I may be too old for this expo, but have come away with many phone numbers and websites to follow up regarding future employment. Carolyn, 41 (Jobseeker) I love this event. You are so accommodating which allows us to have a great stand that is a highlight for many students. Keep up the great work. Jeremy R This was probably the best year! An excellent expo that allows job seekers, employers and those looking for career information to come together. Looking forward to next year. Kelly R Neca Education & Careers Overwhelming response to our stand this year! Thank you so very much. AATiS was very pleased with the whole event. Emma C Very simple process to book, made it easy for someone who had never done an exhibition before. Thank You!!! Luca Crown Melbourne We were overwhelmed with the interest in our stand and look forward to coming back next year. Remzi U Islamic Council of Victoria VFA Learning AATIS Thanks for another great expo! Thanks for really looking after us; it just made it so much easier. We have good enquiries already from the weekend. GREAT!! See you next year and the same spot too please. Mark D Moorabbin Flying Services Awesome as always! Thanks Team See you in 2019 Samantha A Kaplan Business School For more information on exhibiting, please contact info@careerexpo.com.au or