Dubbo Try a Trade 2026 is a hands-on careers event connecting local employers, industry and training providers with up to 550 students from Years 9–11 across Dubbo and surrounding communities.
Held at Dubbo College Senior Campus on Tuesday, 1 December 2026, the event gives students the opportunity to explore a diverse range of industries through interactive activities, equipment demonstrations and real conversations with people working in the field.
For participating businesses, Try a Trade is an opportunity to showcase your industry, promote your business and career opportunities, build your local profile and connect directly with the region’s future workforce.
From building and construction, automotive and engineering, and electrical and technology through to hospitality and tourism, health and wellbeing, landscaping and environment, laboratory and science, and more, the event is designed to help students discover the breadth of career pathways available across our region.
Real skills. Real connections. Real futures.
- Jacqui Masters