Over 200 international students met with around 20 local Territory employers from industries including tourism and hospitality, accounting, engineering, information technology, medicine, public service, community service and education for the 2024 Study NT Careers and Jobs Expo.
Hosted by the Territory Labor Government's Study NT last week in Darwin, the expo provides international students studying in the NT with the opportunity to connect with prospective employers as well as providing free workshops to help students upskill and land their dream job.
Workshops include resume writing and interview skills and assistance to optimise their LinkedIn profile including a free professional headshot.
There are currently more than 5,600 international students studying in the Northern Territory and the Territory Labor Government aims to grow that to 10,000 international students by 2030.
The Australian Government supported the expo with a $6,000 Austrade grant to Study NT.
To learn more about studying in Australia's Northern Territory head to studynt.nt.gov.au here
Quotes attributable to Minister for Skills, Training & International Education Joel Bowden:
"The Northern Territory offers an abundance of opportunities for international students with our welcoming community and vast employment options.
"The 2024 Study NT Careers and Jobs Expo gives international students the chance to network with employers and discover job and internship opportunities to launch a rewarding career here in the Northern Territory.
"International students make a valuable contribution to our society, strengthening cultural, social and economic ties and offering diversity to the community and skills to the workforce."
Quotes to attribute to International Student attendee Sandhya Sigel:
"Speaking to the employers at the Study NT Career and Jobs Expo helped me understand where my studies could take me.
"They also helped me understand what other criteria I need to work in that industry, like a working with children card and NDIS clearance to work in the disability sector. Thank you to Study NT for delivering this event for international students."
Quotes to attribute to Somerville Manager Fiona Kirk:
"We already recruit a number of international students and they're a valued part of the Somerville family with. previous student who was a disability support worker recently securing a role in our finance team, using their accounting studies.
"We are proud to say we provide all our employees with training and support on commencement and throughout their employment."
Quotes to attribute to Hospitality NT CEO Alex Bruce:
"Hospitality NT have attended the Study NT Career and Jobs Expo for many years and have seen them go from strength to strength.
"International students are an integral part of our workforce and community. We assist them obtain their Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate so they can work in our industry."
