19 May 2008

Victoria University is again proud to be part of WRICA - the west's own careers and employment exhibition - which each year attracts thousands of secondary school students and close to 100 exhibitors.

Now in its 11th year, the annual Wyndam/Hobsons Bay Region Incorporated Careers Association (WRICA) exhibition is the only employment and careers expo in Melbourne's west, and the third largest in Victoria.

The 2008 expo will be launched on Thursday May 29 at the Wyndham Leisure and Events Centre in Hoppers Crossing.

Media are welcome to attend.

WRICA President Peter Krausz said 7000 students in Years 10, 11 and 12 from all 17 private and state secondary schools in Hobsons Bay and Wyndham will attend the two-day event.

Victoria University is among the expo's 100 exhibitors, offering students options for tertiary study, apprenticeships or traineeships. Students can also obtain careers advice and pathway planning, and learn about opportunities for student exchanges.

In addition, major employers such as Victoria Police, Ford, City West Water, Werribee Mercy Hospital and the Defence Forces will be represented.

Students are the main participants, but the expo is also open to parents or members of the public seeking information about a possible career change or planning a return to study.

The WRICA expo will be held on Thursday 29 and Friday 30 May 2008 from 9am until 3pm at the Wyndham Leisure and Events Centre, Derrimut Rd, Hoppers Crossing.


Guest speakers for the official launch are:

Tim Pallas, MP, Member for Tarneit;
Kim McAliney, Wyndham Mayor;
Christine McGregor, McGregor Transport and Wyndham 2007 Citizen of the Year;
Barry Harvey, Chair, WynBay LLEN.

Official Launch:

Where: Wyndham Leisure and Events Centre, 80-82 Derrimut Rd, Hoppers Crossing
When: Thursday 29 May 2008
Time: 10.00 am

Media Contacts:

Victoria University
Ann Marie Angebrandt, Marketing & Communications Department,
Ph: (03) 9919 5487; mobile: 0403 556 001
WRICA
Peter Krausz, President
Ph: (03) 9744 0031; mobile: 0413 599 840; email: peterkrausz8@gmail.com