General News
18 May, 2026
Students get lowdown on after-school career options
MORE than 1000 students from across the region stepped into their future at the 2026 Cassowary Coast Careers Day, connecting with 53 stallholders and exploring a huge range of career pathways and opportunities.
Students from Innisfail State College, Tully State High School, Good Counsel College and Babinda State High School took part in the event, with interactive displays, hands-on activities and engaging conversations making the day a huge success.
Exhibitors consisted of a large cross-section of apprenticeship and traineeship providers, a strong industry representation as well as tertiary and university institutions.
Mayor Teresa Millwood said careers day continued to grow year after year, creating exciting opportunities for local young people.
“What began in 2020 as a small event with 13 stallholders and 100 students has grown into something truly extraordinary,” Cr Millwood said.
“It’s fantastic to see so many businesses and organisations inspiring and supporting the next generation of our region’s workforce,” she said.
“A big thank you to all the businesses, organisations and industry representatives who took time out of their busy work day to host a stall, share their knowledge and create meaningful opportunities for our young people to explore future careers.”
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