Otago Careers Festival 2013
4 Jul 2013
Organisers of the Otago Careers Festival believe it's safe to say that the event wouldn't be happening in its current format without the Otago Community Trust's support.
The annual Festival in May brings together many events throughout the region to showcase career opportunities in Otago, ranging from careers expos, open days, events, and speakers. The Trust was proactive in helping the Festival to establish several years ago because it could see the numerous benefits it brings to Otago, offering information and career options for school leavers and their parents, migrants, people already in the workforce, those returning to paid employment, and employers.
Strong collaboration between education, industry and community featured in the 2013 Festival, which received $30,000 from the Trust. Over 6000 people attended, with organiser Victoria Muir particularly pleased with the number of employers taking part this time.