For more than 16 years, TSCEA has been the platform where the brightest minds and concrete opportunities in South Australia unite. As the region’s main event focused on education, career development, and skill improvement, this expo is charting the course to success for various individuals to turn their ambitions into achievements. It has become a huge umbrella covering numerous aspects since 2009, from networking with leading universities and vocational institutions to exploring opportunities in defence, trade, technology, and healthcare.
Its 16th annual run this 2025 will let attendees experience learning like never before. The program lineup features an array of programs to bring careers to life, including hands-on demos, workshops with inspiring speakers, and discussions with experts in the education and employment world. This free-entry event is the all-access pass for students, job seekers, and professionals ready to begin their next chapter.
Key Features of the Show
Tertiary Studies Expo
This portion of TSCEA opens the door to educational possibilities through various offerings from universities, colleges, and training providers. Attendees get the chance to learn more about diploma degrees and specialised programs that will help them plan their next steps in their learning journey.
Career Seminars
To empower participants to map out their future with confidence and clarity, the expo offers comprehensive seminars so renowned industry leaders can school them. With insightful sessions lined up, this feature of TSCEA is the best way to get insider tips, practical advice, and real-world strategies from those who have navigated different career paths with precision.
Career Counselling Sessions
The goal of these sessions is to aid attendees to “workshop” their future through hands-on activities and personalised guidance. Individuals from various fields are expected to be equipped with learnings and tools to refine their career goals after these masterclasses.
Industry Zones
TSCEA dedicates exclusive hotspots for various industries at the expo to help participants have a rewarding experience throughout the show. Spotlight fields for defence, aged care, construction, and technology—among others—give participants a firsthand look at trends and opportunities in each industry, letting them discover the right skills where they can shine.
Hands-on Training and Apprenticeships
Participating experts at TSCEA believe that anyone learns best by doing. To offer real-world experience to attendees, they provide apprenticeship programs right on the expo floor to help individuals take their first steps into the workforce.
Who Should Exhibit?
- Education and Training: Universities, colleges, and training organisations
- Defence and Public Safety: Defence careers, fire services, and law enforcement
- Healthcare and Science: Universities with medical programs, UCAT prep providers, and health colleges
- Creative and Digital Arts: Media institutes, film schools, and design colleges
- Hospitality and Tourism: Hotel management schools and culinary institutes
- Trades and Apprenticeships: Pathways for hands-on careers and skills development
Who Attends?
- High School Students: Explore undergraduate and training opportunities to start your career journey.
- Parents and Guardians: Support their child’s decisions by gaining insights into available options.
- Career Changers: Discover new industries, gain inspiration, and connect with training providers to redirect your career.
- Mature-age Students: Learn about programs to enhance your qualifications and open up fresh opportunities.
Why Should You Exhibit?
- Set Up Your Brand for Success: TSCEA is like a classroom full of the brightest minds in the region, and exhibiting at this show is your brand’s chance to stand out and excel. This opportunity is a great way to place your business at the forefront of the industry, with professionals and job seekers eager to discover what you offer and how you can help them traverse a successful career path.
- Fast-Track Recruitment and Growth: The expo’s dynamic environment gives you the opportunity to meet students, employees, employers, and clients which will lead to helpful connections and next-step prospects.
Key Statistics from the Last Show
- 7k+ Attendees
- 250 Exhibitors