Workforce Events

EVENT HOST: MEGT
LOCATION: Broadbeach Cultural Centre

Youth Matters Fest 2026 is coming! Meet employers, explore your future, and be part of a festival built for young people, by young people.

There'll be:

• Employment support and career opportunities
• Training and development opportunities
• Hands on interactive trade tasters
• Youth services
• Life Skills (buying cars, budgeting, renting)
• Prizes, free food, drinks and a DJ

For youth aged 16-24.

EVENT HOST: Experience GOLDCOAST
LOCATION: Gold Coast Sports & Leisure Centre, Carrara

The Gold Coast Careers Festival is one of the largest events of its kind in Queensland, drawing thousands of visitors each year. Whether you’re a high school student, parent, career changer or job seeker, the Gold Coast Careers Festival provides access to a diverse collective of educators, career specialists, industry experts, guest speakers and employers through an informative, interactive and engaging experience.

• Find out about studying at Southern Cross University, Bond University, TAFE Queensland, and Griffith University, plus opportunities with ADF
• Visit 50+ exhibitors from a wide range of institutions and sectors
• Learn more about career pathways - courses, professional development, apprenticeships and traineeships
• Connect with Gold Coast employers about job opportunities – both current and future
• Career advice – chat with a Career Advisor about your career direction, job search or get a CV health check
• Seminars - hear directly from current students and industry experts
• Entertaining stage demonstrations and careers development workshops

School bookings including FREE bus travel will open soon – be the first to know and register your interest today.