What is CAREERfest

CAREERfest is an event bringing together:

employers with job opportunities, now or in the future
training providers showcasing career opportunities
local students and young job seekers looking to study for a career or enter the workforce

How it works

CAREERfest gets everyone in the room at the same time – that’s when connections are made opportunities are taken:

employers can recruit directly through CAREERfest
training providers can promote their courses
young people can discover what Porirua has to offer

When and Where

We’re looking forwarding to bringing you CAREERfest 2021. Check back here for the latest updates, dates and times.

Why get involved in CAREERfest?

CAREERfest gives YOU the chance to:

connect with other like-minded people
engage with local students
meet interview-ready young job seekers
invest in your future workforce by employing talented young people
share your wealth of knowledge and experience
raise your profile and demonstrate your support to Porirua

CAREERfest success

Our last Porirua CAREERfest held in 2019 was a great success, with over 40 businesses and training providers showcasing opportunities to hundreds of young people looking for work or interested in studying for a career. The employers were genuinely committed to providing information that the young people needed and training providers promoted a wide range of career development opportunities. Based on the success of previous JOBfests, many of their interactions will turn into tangible employment opportunities.