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Connecting young Territorians with VET pathways at the Darwin VET Careers Expo

HomeNewsConnecting young Territorians with VET pathways at the Darwin VET Careers Expo
27 August 2026
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Batchelor Institute joined schools, trainers and employers at the VET Careers Expo in Darwin on 27 August 2026, talking with young people about vocational education and training pathways that can lead to real jobs across the Northern Territory.

More than 1,400 students came through the Expo across the day. They included students from schools right across Darwin and beyond. Among them were students from the local Batchelor Area School, who made the journey to be there.

A valuable day for the next generation of Territorians

The Expo is a chance for school students to see, in one place, the training, employment and career options available in the Territory. For Batchelor Institute it is also a chance to meet future students and their families where they are, and to explain how vocational education can sit alongside culture, community and Country.

Staff spent the day answering questions, listening to career aspirations and sharing information about the many VET pathways available through the Institute. Conversations ranged from first qualifications after school to flexible study that lets students stay in community while they train.

An Expo designed to include every student

One of the highlights of the day was the dedicated Quiet Hour. The session reduced noise and crowd levels so students with additional needs could explore the Expo in a calmer, more welcoming environment.

Inclusive design like this matters. It reflects the same principle that guides learning at Batchelor Institute: education should meet students where they are, and every young person should be able to see a pathway that works for them.

What students can study with Batchelor Institute

Batchelor Institute is Australia’s only Indigenous dual-sector tertiary education provider. Through Both Ways learning, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges stand equal with Western education in every course.

VET at Batchelor Institute is practical, nationally recognised training delivered on Kungarakan and Warai Country at Batchelor, on Arrernte Country at Mparntwe (Alice Springs), from our Darwin presence on Larrakia Country, and through a network of remote learning centres across the Territory.

Students can explore pathways into areas such as construction, conservation and ecosystem management, community services, education, health, visual arts, and screen and media. Many courses combine short on-campus workshops with supported study from home or community. Eligible students may also access travel, meals and accommodation support, and Fee-Free TAFE places are available in a range of 2026 offerings.

The stall’s riddles and VET-themed quiz questions proved popular, though the merchandise giveaways may have had something to do with that as well.

Ready to take the next step?

If you stopped by for a chat, thank you. We loved hearing about your plans and look forward to supporting the next generation of Territorians as they take their next steps.

School leavers, families and career advisers can explore current VET courses, download the 2026 VET Student Guide, or find out how to enrol. Enquiries can be sent through the website or by contacting Student Administration on 1800 677 095 or enquiries@batchelor.edu.au.

Batchelor Institute acknowledges the Larrakia people as Traditional Custodians of the Darwin lands on which this Expo took place, and the Kungarakan and Warai peoples as Traditional Custodians of the lands on
which our Batchelor Campus stands. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.