The Far South Coast Careers Expo had a wide range of exhibitors for students to learn more about their preferred occupations or study paths. 

The 45 exhibitors engaged with the students, who asked questions about what subjects they should choose for their final years of schooling, how to enter university or the defence forces and opportunities in the police force. 

Schools from as far north as Batemans Bay and as far south as Eden attended. 

Relieving careers advisor at Moruya High School Kimberli Eke organised the event and said it was good to see students engaging with exhibitors. 

“This year, we tried to look at student engagement as the number-one aim,” Ms Eke said.  

Students were given a card with nine tasks to complete, including visiting certain exhibitors - and the cards then went into a prize draw.

“We have got a fair few back, which is really good,” Ms Eke said on Tuesday morning.

“So far, I have had good feedback from students, teachers and exhibitors. 

“It is running smoothly. 

“We invited years 9 to 12, but year 10 is best represented.”

Ms Eke hoped students found direction and information on careers, university courses, traineeships, apprenticeships or even part-time work.

“A lot of year 10 students are making subject selections at the moment for years 11 and 12,” she said.

“It would be beneficial to find out what subjects they should be undertaking, for the career path they want, to use the subjects as stepping stones to achieve their goals.” 

Aiden Baguley, of Moruya High School, said he was interested in accountancy.

“I want to visit the accounting stall here today to talk to people,” he said. 

Fellow student Samantha Brown hopes to join the Royal Australia Air Force. 

“I learnt more information about where to go and what to do to get into the air force,” she said.