Serpentine Jarrahdale Career and Enterprise Expo 2026 | Community Day

FREE Event | Open to Everyone

Join us for the Serpentine Jarrahdale Careers & Enterprise Expo Community Open Day, a free event designed for job seekers, young people exploring their future, aspiring entrepreneurs and anyone considering a career change.

Whether you're a parent supporting a teenager, exploring pathways yourself, looking for a new job, or ready to start a business, there is something here for everyone.

Throughout the morning, you'll have the opportunity to connect with local employers, industry professionals, training providers and entrepreneurs while exploring opportunities across three interactive zones.

🌟 Explore Three Interactive Zones

💡 Start a Business Zone

Thinking about starting your own business, launching a side hustle or turning an idea into reality?

Visit the Business Zone to access free resources, expert advice and practical workshops designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs take their next step.

🕘 9:00am – 9:45am

From Idea to Income: Launch Your Side Hustle
Learn how to identify opportunities, validate your idea and take the first steps towards turning your skills or passions into income.

🕙 10:00am – 10:45am

Business Basics: Getting Set Up
Understand the essentials of starting a business, including ABNs, GST, business structures and the systems needed to operate professionally.

🕚 11:00am – 11:45am

Branding That Connects: Build a Business People Remember
Learn how to create a strong brand identity, define your story and build trust and recognition in the market.

📄 All Things Resume Zone

Considering a career change, looking for work or wanting to improve your job applications?

Visit the Resume Zone for free resume reviews and practical workshops designed to help you stand out with confidence.

🕘 9:00am – 9:30am

Resume Reviews
Arrive early to secure one of the limited one-on-one sessions (first come, first served) and receive personalised feedback from a professional career coach.

🤖 9:30am – 10:10am

Smarter Resumes with AI
Learn how to use AI as a support tool to strengthen your resume without losing your personal voice.

You'll walk away with:
✅ Practical ways to improve your resume using AI
✅ Techniques to better showcase your experience
✅ Tips to align your resume with employer expectations

🎯 10:10am – 10:40am

What Actually Gets a Resume Shortlisted
Discover what employers are really looking for and how to stand out from the crowd.

You'll learn:
✅ How to tailor your resume to job advertisements
✅ What to include, refine or remove
✅ How to clearly communicate transferable skills

🕥 10:45am – 12:00pm

Resume Reviews (By Booking)
Additional 10-minute one-on-one review sessions for registered participants, providing targeted feedback to strengthen your resume.

🎓 Career Pathway Discovery Zone

Parents of Year 9-12 students: wondering what comes next after school?

If your teenager is unsure about their future, this is a valuable opportunity to explore options together in a relaxed, low-pressure environment.

In the Career Pathway Discovery Zone, you can:

🤝 Connect with 80+ local employers, industry professionals and entrepreneurs

🔨 Explore pathways into apprenticeships, traineeships and employment

🎓 Learn about university, TAFE and training opportunities

🚀 Discover future industries and emerging career pathways

💬 Gain practical insights to help young people feel more confident about their next steps