Tamworth Agricultural Careers Expo

A Successful Event Showcasing Career Pathways in Agriculture

Where: Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School

When: Thursday, 6th June 2024

Time: 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School proudly hosted the 6th biennial Tamworth and District Careers Advisers Network Agricultural Careers Expo Day on Thursday, 6th June 2024. This highly anticipated event successfully inspired and educated students about the diverse career opportunities available in agriculture and related industries.

A Day of Engagement and Learning

More than 45 exhibitors, including prospective employers, universities, educational organisations, and industry experts, attended to showcase career pathways within the agricultural sector.

Highlights of the Expo included:

Industry Sponsor Presentations – Attendees gained insights from leading industry experts.
Live Demonstrations – Featuring Drone Flying, Working Dogs, Shearing, Wood Chopping, Farm Vehicle Safety Demonstrations, and more.
Student Auctioneering Challenge – Students showcased their auctioneering skills in a live challenge.
Interactive Stands – Hands-on experiences engaged and inspired future agricultural professionals.

Who Attended?

The Expo welcomed secondary students from both public and private schools across the Tamworth region and beyond. Schools from Coonabarabran, Inverell, Armidale, Glen Innes, Upper Hunter, the Coast, and as far north as Tenterfield participated.

With over 1,200 students and teachers in attendance, the event provided a valuable opportunity for young individuals to network, ask questions, and explore pathways into a rewarding career in agriculture.

Visit Our Website

For more details, visit: www.tamworthagriculturalcareersexpo.com.au

Thank You to Our 2024 Sponsors

We extend our sincere gratitude to our generous sponsors who made this event possible:

Australian Training/Joblink Plus
Charles Sturt University
Cleveland Agriculture
Double R Tamworth
Marcus Oldham
Regional Development Australia
University of New England
Westrac

Contact Information

For further inquiries, please contact:

Tamara Gasson – Careers Advisor, Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School
Teree Burr – Tamworth Agricultural Careers Expo Co-ordinator