Indigenous Employment and Career Expos
The 2012 FOGS Indigenous Employment and Careers Expos, presented by the Australian Government are set to provide Indigenous job seekers and school leavers throughout Queensland with the opportunity to connect with a selection of Queensland’s most prominent employers, education and training providers, together with a host of former State of Origin heroes, in one place for one day.
Supported by Construction Skills Queensland, Indigenous job seekers and school leavers will have the opportunity to talk with exhibitors in a relaxed environment about career, education and training opportunities available in a wide range of industries and personally meet a host of current and former Queensland State of Origin Greats.
Exhibitor applications are now open for 2012! Please CLlCK HERE to download the 2012 expo application pack.
See more photos from previous expos in our photo gallery.
The FOGS Indigenous Employment and Careers Expo will be held in seven (7) Queensland locations with the introduction of a Sunshine Coast Expo:
2012 Expo Dates
Region
Date
Cairns
Wednesday 21st March 2012
Cairns
Convention Centre
Sunshine Coast
Wednesday 18th April 2012
Lake Kawana Community Centre
Mackay
Wednesday 30th May 2012
Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre
Townsville
Wednesday 25th July 2012
Townsville Entertainment and Convention Centre
Rockhampton
Wednesday 15th August 2012
Rockhampton Show Grounds
Brisbane
Wednesday 12th September 2012
Suncorp Stadium
Toowoomba
Wednesday 17th October 2012
Clive Berghofer Recreation Centre
Exhibitor Applications are OPEN!
Exhibitor applications are now open for employers, education and training providers, but space is strictly limited.
Professions on show will include:- Hospitality
- Nursing
- Childcare
- Tourism
- Plumbing
- Security
- Building & Construction
- Postal
- Mining
- Police
- Defence Forces
- PLUS MORE!
LIVE Player Appearances
Former State of Origin players will appear at each expo to talk with job seekers and school leavers about their career aspirations and sign autographs. The names of players appearing at each expo will be released one week before each event.
Event Details:
- 9am – 2pm
- FREE Entry
- More information - phone FOGS (07) 3331 5065 or email: teganm@fogs.com.au
Please email teganm@fogs.com.au to request an information pack for your school, town or community group
Message From Gene Miles
The Queensland Former Origin Greats (FOGS) would like to proudly invite you to the upcoming 2012 FOGS Indigenous Employment and Careers Expo. These Expos were created as a direct result of FOGS strong commitment to seeing Indigenous Australians fulfil their potential through bridging the education and employment gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
The 2012 FOGS Indigenous Employment and Careers Expos aims to showcase a selection of Queensland’s most prominent employment, education and training providers in one place, for one day, for you. This is an opportunity to investigate options for your future. Whether you are looking for employment or a training course, this expo will assist you.
I would like to express our sincere appreciation to the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations; Principal Sponsor - Construction Skills Queensland; Associate Sponsors - Australia Post, Virgin Blue, Department of Community Safety, Australian Brick and Blocklaying and, Thiess; as well as all the exhibitors represented at the various expos for making these events possible.
Please enjoy investigating the employment, education and training options available to you on the day.
Gene Miles
Executive Chairman - Former Origin Greats
