Friday, August 6, 2010

The Australian Government is hosting an employment expo in London to assist companies find skills from the UK

The DIAC Australian Skilled Visa expo planned for September will enable company representatives from a number of major Australian employers as well as representatives from State/Territory governments who intend on attract skilled workers to their State and or Company.  The last expo DIAC hosted was in 2009 and some 1800 people attended. Despite cut backs to the Skilled Occupation List there is a fundamental shortage of skilled employees across many industries. This expo in is to target those industries most in need such as building & constructions, the resource sector and the medical sector. Key occupations being sought are tradesmen, healthcare workers and various types of engineers.

 

Attendees will be able to gather information and research various aspects related to their migration as well possible career pathways. and featured 38 exhibitors including Australian employers, government organisations and relocation service providers.

 

Previous expo have been very successful for all exhibitors who are get great exposure to many high quality candidates. Surveys have shown attendees find expos as a useful resources and recommend then to others. The Skills Australia Needs expo will be held in London on September 11 and 12. See our face book page for more info