13 November 2026
Engaging Youth
A conference designed for our community
Join us on Friday the November 13th, 2025, at The Novotel for the CEAWA Career Conference, where we bring together educators, industry leaders, and innovators to bridge the gaps in career education.
This event is dedicated to our community which works hard every day to ensure that all students, regardless of their background, have access to and are engaged with the multiple pathways to success.
Event details
Please join us for our annual conference. This year, we are focusing on engaging young people through career development.
CEAWA Annual Conference
Skills development
Illustrations of practice
Future of work
Industry & Research insights
Networking
Featured Speakers
Tracy Ryan
Career Education Manager, Education Services Australia
Kirsten Hancock
National Manager Research and Evaluation, The Smith Family
David Carney
Executive Director, Career Industry Council of Australia
Let’s engage youth for success together
This annual conference offers valuable professional learning and networking opportunities for career educators.
Join educators, industry leaders, and innovators as we dive into the latest insights, from the evolving balance between VET and Higher Education pathways to fresh strategies for empowering students to thrive in diverse futures.
Together, we’ll explore best practices, celebrate what’s working, and strengthen the CEAWA community as we continue building meaningful pathways that support and engage every learner’s journey.
Conference resources
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Schedule
An overview of the session times, speakers and how we will run on the day.
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Full Program
Detailed information on IOPs and workshops so you can navigate each session.