Get ready to unlock unbounded possibilities at the NO LIMITS – Careers Expo, hosted by The BUSY School Coolangatta!
Join us on March 15 for an electrifying event where The BUSY School students from across Southeast Queensland will converge to explore exciting career paths.
Engage with potential employers and training organisations, discover job opportunities, and immerse yourself in interactive workshops - all while enjoying a BBQ lunch, DJs and more!
Don't miss out on this chance to connect with industry leaders and pave your path to success.
Discover there are NO LIMITS to your career opportunities in 2024!

We aim to have graduate Dental Assistants (DA) that can enter the workforce immediately as an experienced DA.
Our point of difference is to spend more time on the practical than the theory whilst not decreasing the theory program. Everyone learns quickly with on-the-job training, so we have incorporated this as a key element within our course.
You will be gaining real experience on real patients in a real dental surgery with real dentists supervising you.

We are Accor, a world leader in the hospitality industry represented in 110 countries and over 5,000 hotels globally, placing people at the heart of ALL we do.

AEG Powertools is part of Techtronic Industries Company Limited (TTI), a fast-growing world leader in Power Tools, Accessories, Hand Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, Cleaning and Floorcare products. We operate in construction, infrastructure, education, home improvement, repair, maintenance and landscaping industries. TTI is committed to accelerating the transformation of these industries through superior environmentally friendly cordless technology.

Aussie Painters Network is positioned as an industry support for the painting and decorating network. We coach and mentor business owners and support apprentices, not just in their trade, but also in their future as potential business owners. We help attract, educate, and place budding apprentices into the workforce through our connections and employers. Our vision is to provide aspiring painters with the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in painting.
We have a team of trainers who provide quality, safe and innovative training to apprentices undertaking the Certificate 3 in Painting and Decorating. We strive to create an environment where our apprentices can learn the fundamentals of art and gain insight into the professional practices associated with the craft. By offering hands-on instruction from seasoned professionals, we aim to help our participants develop their own unique style while building upon their existing knowledge and honing their technical abilities.

First Impressions Resources [fir], also known as, The Australian Retail College (ARC) is an award winning Registered Training Organisation [RTO] with over 35 years experience in the delivery of retail qualifications and staff development solutions across Australia.
We offer high-quality courses in Business, Community Pharmacy, Retail, and Leadership & Management.


Blue Stone Medical & Professional is a registered training organisation in Queensland, Australia, with 22 schools, 2 pathology simulated clinics and rural and remote locations from Rockhampton up to Central Queensland including Cairns and Yarrabah. We are providing a wide range of certification programmes in the health sector and are growing from strength to strength.
Our Accredited Training programs are designed to assist students with the knowledge, training, and skill necessary for gaining health related employment outcomes. Our organisation is fully accredited and qualified for all our quality training programs, including aged care, disabilities, dental, first aid, pathology, and health support services.

Our vision is to nurture brilliance, one person at a time. We zealously guard our reputation for consistently delivering fabulous training by continuing to deliver fabulous training.
Our training is designed to:

With decades of experience, CoAct BUSY Ability support persons with an illness, injury or disability to find, or remain in, employment.
Since July 2022, BUSY Ability is also a proud provider of the Australian Government’s Workforce Australia Specialist Program, an employment service for people with a lived experience of the justice system. Our goal is to ensure all job seekers successfully transition into the community and secure meaningful employment.

Apprenticeship and Traineeship Services: Your Future, Your Way.
An apprenticeship or traineeship allows you to gain real workplace skills while gaining a nationally-recognised qualification. The best part is you get paid while learning on the job and becoming qualified. This is a flexible way to work full-time, part-time – or even while you’re still at school.
Gone are the days where apprenticeships or traineeships are just for traditional trades – like plumbing, engineering or auto-mechanics. In Australia, there are now over 500 qualification opportunities within hospitality, childcare, IT, design, fitness, tourism, aviation, retail and more. The possibilities are endless, and our team are here to help!

We’re here to empower and encourage women to succeed in whatever career path they choose!
Our BUSY Sisters mentoring program is designed to support and guide you with your trade career via mentors who are experienced tradeswomen and who can provide unbiased advice and insights on how to best navigate this new career and overcome any of the challenges you are facing.

City Venue Management (CVM) operate and manages, safe, high-quality, vibrant, and well-maintained aquatic, leisure, and sporting facilities. With over 32 venues across Southeast Queensland, each one is a vital community-focused centre that inspires healthy and active lifestyles.
As an industry leader in Aquatic & Sporting Facility Management, City Venue Management is intimately aware of the environment in which we operate. Creating win/win solutions for all stakeholders presents a complex challenge yet is the cornerstone of our partnership-based approach. As a private business with an eye on sustainable earnings, we are mindful of ensuring our strategy aligns with the community benefits we provide as well as the value equation for property owners.

As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), Civil Safety offers a wide range of courses across various industries, helping tens of thousands of people each year gain the right qualifications to progress in their careers, as well as expand their options in the workforce.
We understand the critical importance of safety in the workplace, and the education, safety, and success of our students are at the heart of everything we do.
As a student you’ll learn from highly-skilled trainers with decades of real-world experience in the civil, construction, and mining industries – ensuring you graduate ready for work with the skills and confidence required for a successful career.
We offer students a range of short courses, online and refresher courses as well as full qualifications, and offer a variety of learning delivery options including face-to-face, 100% online, blended, and onsite.
We are proud to offer a variety of funding options from various organisations such as Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ), User Choice, and other Government bodies.
We operate one of the largest networks of training facilities across Queensland in more than 10 convenient locations stretching from Coolangatta to the Cape.
We invite you to explore our vast range of courses and discover how we can help take your career or workforce to new heights.

At Civil train, our Civil Pathways will offer the right candidates a pathway into the Traffic Control and/or the Construction industry.
You will obtain in a 10-day course the below:
White card (If you don’t already have)
Certificate 2 in Resources and Infrastructure
Traffic Control Level 1
At the end of this course, we organise your practical placement and then employment into the desired stream.
We run enrolments and information sessions for our courses at the below venues:
Robina
Mango Hill
Eight Mile Plains
We have several Employers in both streams screaming for the right employees and we will gladly give anybody the opportunity.

Study Gold Coast, as a sub-branch of Experience Gold Coast, is the peak body for education and works to connect student talent with industry. Our Careers Outreach service offers career planning support for students and their families and provides access to a range of valuable resources online. Our Gold Coast Student Jobs Platform provides targeted opportunities for students on the Gold Coast seeking, part-time, full time and apprenticeships.

At Feros Care, we’re all about helping Australian seniors and people with disabilities live bolder lives through our aged care and disability support services.
To do this, we need caring, encouraging, and nurturing team members who embody our vibrant culture so we can continue to do what we do best. We strive to create a work environment that embraces, encourages, and empowers people of all abilities. People rely on us and we rely on great people.

First Choice College is a Registered Training Organisation that has been operating since 2008. We deliver Nationally Recognised courses through our student portal to individuals from various backgrounds and age groups Australia wide. First Choice College prides itself on exemplary and top of the range training. This formula has been successful for over 15 years.

GeSS Education is an award-winning education institute specialising in career training and university pathways delivering 54 educational programs to local high school, domestic and international students. The proud winner of the QLD Training Awards 2023 – Equity Student of the Year, 2023 June Mayor’s Innovation GC Award and 2022 winner of the Gold Coast Business Excellence Annual Award for best Education, Training and Employment business. GeSS Education uniquely delivers on behalf of 8 Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) under Third Party Agreement sanctioned by the Australian Skill Quality Authority (ASQA) enabling GeSS to deliver a wide variety of qualifications and flexibility in our approach. With strong industry and university connections, we strive to provide high school students with pathways to direct employment and/or university for further study with ATAR scores obtained, credits towards select bachelor’s degrees and even guaranteed admission for a wide range of bachelor programs upon successful completion of students Certificate III, IV and Diploma programs.
GeSS offers the following AQF nationally accredited courses to high school students:
Sport Courses
• CUA30313 Certificate III in Assistant Dance Teaching
• SIS20122 Certificate II in Sports & Recreation
• SIS30321 Certificate III in Fitness
• SIS40211 Certificate IV in Fitness
• SIS50321 Diploma of Sport (Coaching)
• SIS50321 Diploma of Sport (Coaching) *Esport Edition
Health & Education Courses
• HLT23215 Certificate II in Health Support Services
• CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability)
• CHC52015 Diploma of Community Services
• CHC50221 Diploma of School Age Education & Care
Business Courses –
• BSB30120 Certificate III in Business
• BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Cyber Security)
• BSB50120 Diploma of Business
• SIT50322 Diploma of Event Management
• SIT50122 Diploma of Travel & Tourism
• BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management
• BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership & Management

Quality Training - Since 2004
Gold Coast Trades College, a division of People and Performance Solutions, is a lighter, brighter and more flexible local alternative to trades and construction training.
If you are looking for a career in the construction industry, need an apprentice to join your business or are a tradesperson looking for skills recognition or upgrades, you have come to the right place. Gold Coast Trades College knows what employers, apprentices and tradespeople really need.

Since 1975, our teaching and research have been focused on addressing the most important social and environmental issues of our time. Today, that mission is as relevant as ever.
Social and environmental responsibility drive everything we do, from pioneering teaching in modern Asian studies and environmental science to our long-time support for First Peoples, social justice and sustainable practices.
Consistently ranking in the top 2 per cent of universities globally, our degrees are designed with industry in mind, the future in our sights, and social impact at heart.
With more than 55,000 students, our community spans five campuses across South East Queensland plus our Digital campus, complemented by a global alumni network of over 200,000 graduates.
We know the world can, and should, be a better place—for everyone. And in helping thousands of different people create a brighter future for themselves, we're doing our part to create a brighter future for all.
Nathan Campus – 170 Kessels Rd Nathan QLD 4111
Mt Gravatt Campus – 176 Messines Ridge Rd Mount Gravatt QLD 4122
South Bank Campus – 226 Grey St South Brisbane QLD 4101
Gold Coast Campus – 1 Parklands Dr Southport QLD 4215

headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing mental health services for 12-25 year olds. headspace Tweed Heads helps hundreds of young people across Tweed and Southern Gold Coast regions.
All of our onsite services are FREE for young people between the ages of 12 and 25!*

Landscape Queensland serves as the professional body representing the diverse and thriving landscaping industry across our beautiful state. Landscaping encompasses a wide spectrum beyond plants and gardens; it encompasses anything outside the home. From design and construction to horticulture and environmental work, it's all part of the trade.
Landscape contractors specialise in both hardscaping, involving building and construction, and softscaping, which includes plants, turf, and horticultural elements. Their expertise extends to enhancing residential gardens, revitalising public parks, building amazing outdoor spaces, rehabilitating the environment, and much more.
Landscapers play a crucial role in enhancing the liveability of both household and public urban spaces. By integrating sustainable practices and innovative designs, we aim to mitigate the effects of climate change and create greener, more resilient communities.
As the demand for professional landscapers continues to soar, this field offers a diverse and fulfilling career path. Be part of an industry that shapes the future of outdoor spaces and leaving a lasting positive impact on the world around us.

We are Prestige Staffing Solutions. Inspiring. Innovative. Fun.
Our team is dedicated to building a brighter future by helping young people develop careers through traineeships, apprenticeships, and other educational opportunities.
We are leaders in recruitment and have helped hundreds of individuals and businesses strive for and reach success.
Our commitment to you is pairing the right person with the right job. We help you navigate a pathway to success, exceeding expectations, and maximising your opportunities.

Challenging. Rewarding. Policing. Now Hiring!

Queensland School of Film and Television (QSFT) is one of the leading private education providers that specialises in practical and career-focused training for the screen and media sector.
Since 1992, QSFT has been providing quality training to students who are passionate about filmmaking and media production. The school's industry-based curriculum focuses on technical and organisational skills as well as the creative aspects and underpinning knowledge of all types of productions.
QSFT students are welcomed with a positive learning experience and a sense of community between the school and students as well as the industry. Recognising individual talents, encourages openness and creativity.
With its industry-based curriculum, QSFT offers a wide range of vocational training options from workshops to Certificate III and Diploma qualifications suitable for learners from all age groups.

SEE Group comprises four integral businesses: SEE Civil, Quarry Solutions, Civil Rent, and DMC. With a rich history spanning 35 years, we are a family-owned civil construction business headquartered in Helensvale, situated on the Gold Coast. Specialising in major infrastructure and urban development projects across Queensland and New South Wales, we pride ourselves on delivering excellence in construction services.

Shadforth is a family owned Civil Construction company, an has been operating for over 40 years. We specialize in constructing housing Estates, some of the scope of work is to establish sewer mains, stormwater, telecommunications, and watermains, placement of Kerb and Channel, drive ways, footpaths, road networks etc. We have around 80 projects under construction and are located from Hervey Bay, through to Toowoomba and down to Kings Cliff in NSW. We currently employ around 950 full time staff and have around 190 trainees and apprentices within the organisation.
Skill360 is part of the BUSY Group Ltd, a not for profit organisation dedicated to providing career opportunities to job seekers and students through apprenticeship, employment and education support programs.

Entering a trade apprenticeship is an exciting career pathway choice with the opportunity to build your skills and earn great money! You can start work and get paid in your chosen field immediately – you don’t have to wait to get qualified.
If you want a satisfying, secure career, in an industry of your choice – and with the chance to make some serious money to get what you want sooner – we are ready to help.
Smart Apprenticeship Solutions have been around since 1984 and have trained and placed more than 30,000 young people in the workforce. Our friendly, experienced staff can help you to make the right choices – even while you are still at school, through our school-based apprenticeships.
We provide the training and on-the-job skills for you to get a nationally recognised qualification, setting you up with a career for life.

At Southern Cross University we strive for excellence. Our game-changing new education models bring a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes and quality of life. We harness the combined forces of compelling research, leading educators and our extraordinary communities to improve the university experience and make a positive impact in the world. Together, we are Transforming Tomorrow. The actions we take today impact all our tomorrows.
Southern Cross University is a world-ranked University, combining academic and research excellence with the intimacy and support that comes with being a leading institution in some of the most beautiful and community-led regions of Australia.

At Summerland Bank, we’re redefining what it means to be a bank.
As a customer-owned financial institution, our mission is clear: to serve our members and the communities we call home. We’re not like the major banks – we’re proud to be owned by our customers, not external shareholders. This distinction allows us to channel our profits back to you in the form of better interest rates, lower fees, outstanding customer service, and significant investments into our region.
As a customer-owned bank, we’re dedicated to redefining banking, strengthening our communities, and challenging the traditional concept of a bank to offer you a bolder, more innovative banking alternative.
From humble beginnings, when the first official rescue was recorded on a Queensland beach in 1909, SLSQ, which was formally established in 1930, has developed into a ground-breaking and highly innovative organisation. SLSQ has 58 established surf lifesaving clubs with members patrolling 8,000 kilometres of the Queensland coastline from Port Douglas to Rainbow Bay. More than 34,000 Queenslanders are volunteer members of a surf lifesaving club and more than 462,000 are a member of an affiliated supporters club. Our vision: zero preventable deaths in Queensland public waters.

TAFE Queensland is the largest, most experienced training provider in the state. With more than 500 nationally-recognised qualifications to choose from across 50 locations across the state, and a variety of study modes available, you'll be able to study what you want to in a way that suits you.

Learn the essentials for becoming a great tenant and everything you need to know about renting. From gaining a Tenancy and the process to understanding your Rights and Responsibilities as a Tenant. Supported by REIQ, RTA and Funded by the QLD government.
Training is available free in Queensland thanks to the Queensland Government.

Welcome to The Barber Academy! At The Barber Academy, we are committed to providing you with a comprehensive education that not only hones your technical skills but also nurtures your individuality as a barber. Our experienced instructors, state-of-the-art facilities, and dynamic curriculum are here to support your growth and development. We offer courses in Certificate II in Salon Assistant for both hair and barbering and we offer Certificate III in hairdressing and barbering!

The French Beauty Academy is Australia's largest and most prestigious registered training provider for services in the beauty therapy industry. Established in 1986 as one of Australia's first government registered beauty academies, The French has a rich history in delivering high quality vocational training and world-class graduates for over 37 years.
Each year The Academy accepts over 1500 students into training programs in the areas of beauty services, dermal therapy, laser, make-up, massage and medi spa therapies. French graduates are the preferred choice globally for beauty and wellness practitioner positions in the salon, retail and medi-spa sectors, with nine out of ten French students securing employment before graduation. French students graduate with extensive in-salon experience and superior product knowledge from the Work Integrated Learning model and industry connections forged by the Industry Relations Team.

Welcome to The Hair Academy! At The Hair Academy, we are committed to providing you with a comprehensive education that not only hones your technical skills but also nurtures your individuality as a Hair Stylist. Our experienced instructors, state-of-the-art facilities, and dynamic curriculum are here to support your growth and development. We offer courses in Certificate II in Salon Assistant for both hair and barbering and we offer Certificate III in hairdressing and barbering!

| Site number | Business Name | Site number | Business Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oji Fibre Solutions | 22 | Master Electricians Australia |
| 2 | Civil Train | 23 | Southern Cross University |
| 3 | Blue Stone Medical and Professional | 24 | Queensland School of Film and Television |
| 4 | Blueprint Career Development | 25 | Surf Life Saving Queensland |
| 5 | City Venue Management | 26 | TAFE QLD - TAFE at School |
| 6 | Queensland Police Service | 27 | AEG Powertools |
| 7 | Headspace Tweed Heads | 28 | Summerland Bank |
| 8 | Accor Apartments & Realty | 29 | SMART Employment Solutions |
| 9 | Griffith University | 30 | Aussie Painters Network |
| 10 | Gold Coast Trades College | 31 | SEE Group |
| 11 | Shadforth Civil | 32 | Landscape Queensland Industries Association |
| 12 | First Choice College | 33 | The Barber Academy and The Hair Academy |
| 13 | Asset College | 34 | BUSY Ability |
| 14 | Australian Retail College | 35 | BUSY Sisters |
| 15 | Tenancy Skills | 36 | BUSY At Work |
| 16 | Feros Care | 37 | Skill360 - BUSY Skills |
| 17 | Experience Gold Coast | 38 | AADA College |
| 18 | Axiom College | 39 | Prestige Staffing Solutions |
| 19 | The French Beauty Academy | 40 | Team Lemonade |
| 20 | Civil Safety | 41 | |
| 21 | GeSS Education |
| Site number | Business Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Allora College |
| 2 | Civil Train |
| 3 | Blue Stone Medical and Professional |
| 4 | Blueprint Career Development |
| 5 | City Venue Management |
| 6 | Queensland Police Service |
| 7 | Headspace Tweed Heads |
| 8 | Accor Apartments & Realty |
| 9 | Griffith University |
| 10 | Gold Coast Trades College |
| 11 | Shadforth Civil |
| 12 | First Choice College |
| 13 | Asset College |
| 14 | Australian Retail College |
| 15 | Tenancy Skills |
| 16 | Feros Care |
| 17 | Experience Gold Coast |
| 18 | Axiom College |
| 19 | The French Beauty Academy |
| 20 | Civil Safety |
| 21 | GeSS Education |
| 22 | Master Electricians Australia |
| 23 | Southern Cross University |
| 24 | Queensland School of Film and Television |
| 25 | Surf Life Saving Queensland |
| 26 | TAFE QLD - TAFE at School |
| 27 | AEG Powertools |
| 28 | Summerland Bank |
| 29 | SMART Employment Solutions |
| 30 | Aussie Painters Network |
| 31 | SEE Group |
| 32 | Landscape Queensland Industries Association |
| 33 | The Barber Academy and The Hair Academy |
| 34 | BUSY Ability |
| 35 | BUSY Sisters |
| 36 | BUSY At Work |
| 37 | Skill360 - BUSY Skills |
| 38 | AADA College |
| 39 | Prestige Staffing Solutions |
| 40 | Aurora Training Institute |
| 41 | Team Lemonade |
A short presentation showcasing Study Gold Coast’s career and employability initiatives for students. The topics covered include Careers Explorer Tool, Study Course Guide, Gold Coast Student Jobs site, where to find Career & Employability Resources and Student Support via the Gold Coast Student Hub.
Discover how the BUSY Sisters are supporting women in non-traditional trades through mentoring. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how you can break barriers and pursue your passion fearlessly!
Ready to chart your course in the Health Industry? Join Blue Stone Medical & Professional for this eye-opening session.
Gain insights into Cert II Health and Cert III Individual Support/Disability aged care, experience live demos of our campus health hub, and map out your future in the health sector.
Curious about a career in the Early Childhood sector? Step into Aurora's enlightening session where you'll uncover diverse pathways leading to a fulfilling profession – including teaching opportunities! Your journey towards a rewarding career starts here!
From inspiring success stories to invaluable insights, discover why embracing a traineeship could be the first step towards achieving your dreams in this informative session hosted by First Choice College.
Unlock the door to your future with TAFE Queensland! In just 15 minutes, learn about the diverse range of study programs available, uncover the advantages of choosing TAFE Queensland, and explore the pathways that can lead you to your dream career.
Unlock the secrets to a standout resume with the BUSY At Work Gateway Team! In this session, you'll gain practical tips and tricks to enhance your resume and cover letter, setting yourself up for success in the job market.