News Secondary
4 July 2025
Our Year 9 girls recently stepped out of the classroom and into a hands-on learning experience at the 2025 Trade and Tech Fit Career Expo, held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and proudly hosted by the Department of Education and Training (DET). This marked Al Siraat’s second year participating, and it certainly did not disappoint.
From welding sparks and flight simulators to game design and robotics, the expo offered a high-energy glimpse into industries where women are still underrepresented. Designed to empower students to explore a wide range of career pathways in trades, technology and beyond, the event was both exciting and eye-opening.
With over 3,350 students from 125 schools in attendance, the expo buzzed with innovation. Our girls stepped into the shoes of builders, pilots, programmers and engineers—testing tools, asking questions, and gaining confidence as they explored new career possibilities.
More than just educational, the event was inspiring. For many, it opened doors to options they may never have considered and sparked curiosity about where their passions could lead. Events like this powerfully complement our VET courses, helping students make informed and confident decisions about their futures.
With 100+ industry exhibitors from sectors like:
• Construction, aviation, and engineering• Automotive, marine, and aerospace• Renewable energy and essential services• Agriculture, logistics, cloud tech, and robotics
... there was truly something for every student to explore.
We look forward to supporting our students as they build on this experience and take the next steps in discovering who they want to become and how they want to contribute to the world around them.