ABOUT
Inspiring students. Connecting futures.
Careers Day Out is North East Victoria’s largest hands-on careers and pathways event – a day where ambition meets opportunity. For over two decades, it has connected thousands of students with local businesses, training providers and emerging industries, giving them real insights into the world of work.
What makes CDO different is its commitment to hands-on learning. No longer just a hall of brochures, today’s event is designed for interaction: welding simulators, VR headsets, STEM activations, and live demonstrations that bring career pathways to life. Students don’t just hear about a job – they try it, feel it, and imagine themselves in it.
The event is a bridge – turning conversations into opportunities, and opportunities into futures.
A community event with statewide impact
More than 3,000 students attend each year from across north east Victoria, supported by over 120 exhibitors and training providers. Local exhibitors showcase both the opportunities within the Goulburn Valley and the emerging industries shaping the future.
Where the future workforce meets today’s leaders
Students leave Careers Day Out inspired, confident, and better prepared for what’s ahead. Employers gain visibility, connect with their future workforce, and showcase pathways from school-based apprenticeships through to professional careers. The community sees the value of showcasing opportunities in its own backyard.