2020 · sponsorship and exhibitor prospectus the future choices virtual transition expo for...

2020

Live Day 9 September 2020 | Expo remains online for three months

Sponsorship and Exhibitor Prospectus

The Future Choices Virtual Transition Expo for Students with Disability is a unique opportunity to continue the delivery of our annual expos, and assist those unable to offer events in other Regional, Rural and Remote areas of NSW/ACT due to COVID-19. The Future Choices Virtual Transition Expo is presented by Career Links in conjunction with the National Disability Coordination Officer Program, and NSW Department of Education Support Teachers Transition.

This long-running transition Expo is the only event of its kind in the State, attracting over 150 local, state and interstate exhibitors including leading education and training providers. The event connects young people and tertiary graduates with disability to education/training providers, employment services, employers, apprenticeship/traineeship services, disability providers, assistive technology suppliers, government services, and other support services to help them make informed decisions about their future, and highlight the support that is available. The Expo remains online for three months after the live day.

The virtual expo platform is fully accessible, and has a range of features outlined online at www.vfairs.com/vfairs-redefining-accessibility-virtual-events.

Career Links is a community focused, not-for-profit organisation servicing Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. Operating since 2000, we manage a range of programs, which connects young people with business, education and community.

Future Choices Virtual Transition Expo

Sponsorship

Exhibitor

Who Should Come

The Expo footprint is Regional, Rural and Remote NSW/ACT

You may not think of yourself as having a ‘disability’ but the definition is broad and includes learning disability, Autism Spectrum Disorder, medical conditions, mental illness, physical conditions, sensory impairments, intellectual disability, and more

Senior School Students with Disability

Graduating Vocational Education and Training (VET) Students with Disability

Graduating University Students with Disability

Their Families-Carers

School-VET-University Staff who support transitioning students

Services/Providers who need information, links, and resources to assist transitioningstudents/people with disability

http://www.vfairs.com/vfairs-redefining-accessibility-virtual-events

Who Should Exhibit When you have a disability or ongoing health condition there is additional planning required for the move post-study. This is the perfect opportunity for you to display and promote your service or business to a captive audience and to be a part of the business community supporting and working together with our youth and tertiary graduates.

Universities

Vocational Education and Training Providers (TAFE, Registered Training Organisations)

Australian Apprenticeship Support Network Providers

Group Training Organisations

Employers

Employment Services (Disability Employment Services, jobactive)

Employment related services such as NDIS funded supports (eg School Leaver Employment Supports), services that assist attendees to start their own business etc

Government Departments/Services/Programs

Australian Disability Enterprises

Disability Service Providers

Assistive Technology Suppliers focused on education/employment

Community Services

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services

Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Services

Health Services/Programs

Career Services

Youth Support Services

Advocacy or Peer Support Groups

Local and State Exhibitors

Why Exhibit

Apart from the Expo remaining online for three months after the live day on 9 September so attendees can continue to learn about your business or service…

Showcase your Business, Service, Program to a statewide audience

Assist attendees to link with appropriate pathways and services to support their transition

Access Senior School Students, Graduating VET and University Students with Disability living in Regional, Rural and Remote NSW/ACT

o Facilitate pathways and linkages to encourage future study or employment

o Demonstrate career paths

o Encourage selection for appropriate further education

Learn more about and connect with the disability sector. People with disability represent 20% of the Australian population

Recruit new students, clients and staff

Address skill shortages in your industry

Support the career development of young people and demonstrate the options available

Develop a personal relationship with new clients

Demonstrate course content

Create a database of potential clients

Network with other Exhibitors

Access to Year 10 Students

o Present options to Students which will assist them to determine their subject choices into Years 11 & 12

o Exhibit opportunities to Students for the HSC Including School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships

o Display your requirements for the Students to attend your training/education institution

This is a crucial time for these students, who are ready to make decisions.

This is the perfect opportunity for you to display and promote your service or business to a captive audience and to be a part of the business community supporting and working together with our youth.

Sponsorship and Exhibitor opportunities are limited and are filling quickly.

Sponsorships Packages available this year are Platinum, Gold and Silver

An Opportunity for You

Why Sponsor?

• Feature at the largest Disability, Transition and Career Expo for young people and tertiary graduates with disability in Regional, Rural and Remote NSW/ACT

• Prominent exposure for your Business or Organisation in participating in this innovative event

• Access to thousands of high school and tertiary students

• Access to Support Teachers, Teachers, Career Advisors and Families-Carers statewide

• Access to other attending providers who support the transition of students/people with disability such as support coordinators, plan management services, and other Exhibitors

• Support a high profile transition, career, education, training and employment event for young people and tertiary graduates with disability moving to life post-study

• Connect students with your career options, enabling them to make informed decisions about their future

• Extensive Marketing Campaign including social media, online marketing etc

Sponsorship Packages

Platinum Sponsorship: $7,000.00 + GST 2 Opportunities

Inclusions Regarding Your Virtual Booth

• Premium Exhibition space to showcase your business during the event

• Signage to be prominently displayed in the entry to the Expo

• Signage to be prominently displayed in Expo Hall and Virtual Stand

• Webinar capabilities - Two in the Auditorium at advertised times (live or recorded)

• Sponsor logo on all Expo communication sent to schools, VET providers, universities, and students to promote the event

• Sponsor logo on Expo website including a link to a desired landing page

• Benefit from an extensive social media campaign including promotion of your logo and business profile with regular status updates shared

• Unlimited attendees. The site is stress-tested to support hundreds of concurrent users

• Dedicated Project Manager to provide support with event set up. This support isavailable to you during your business hours

• Custom Event Reports at the conclusion of the live Event and then one monthfollowing for your individual booth and the entire event reports included

• Live Chat (videoconference or text) and Q&A options

• Positions Vacant Tab if Required

• Unlimited content upload

• 100% Mobile Compatibility. Fully responsive front-end

Gold Sponsorship: $5,000.00 + GST 3 Opportunities


• Signage to be prominently displayed in the Entry to the Expo


• Prominent Booth position in Exhibition Hall

• Webinar capabilities - One in the Auditorium at advertised time (recorded)



• Recognition as a Gold Sponsor in extensive social media campaign


• Dedicated Project Manager to provide support with event set up. This support isavailable to you during your business hours

• Custom Event Reports at the conclusion of the live Event and then one month followingfor your individual booth and the entire event reports included

• Live Chat (videoconference or text) and Q&A options

• Positions Vacant Tab if Required



Silver Sponsorship: $3,000.00 + GST 3 Opportunities





• Prominent Booth position in Exhibition Hall

• Recognition as a Silver Sponsor in extensive social media campaign


• Dedicated Project Manager to provide support with event set up. This support is available to you during your business hours

• Custom Event Reports at the conclusion of the live Event and then one month following for your individual booth

• Live Chat (videoconference or chat) and Q&A options

• Positions Vacant Tab if required



Exhibitors Options

Exhibitor Inclusions for Your Virtual Booth: $300.00 + GST

(Discounts apply for single region organisations – please contact Event Coordinator at [email protected])

Exhibition Stand

Exhibitor logo/signage on Virtual Booth

Unlimited content upload

Easy Booth Build

Unlimited attendee site visits

Project Manager to provide support with event set up. This support is available to you during your

business hours

Booth Statistics at end of live days

Live Chat (videoconference or text) with attendee and Q&A

100% Mobile Compatibility. Fully responsive front-end

Payment Options

Credit card payment online at time of registration

Payment by bank transfer

mailto:[email protected]

Supporters

We welcome back our long-term supporters, THE UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE and NSW DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. We thank them for their ongoing commitment to the success of the Future Choices Expo.

Visit our FACEBOOK page www.facebook.com/hccexpos to find out more about our Sponsors and their commitment to supporting the development of young people in Regional, Rural and Remote NSW/ACT

Organisational Committee

Career Links

National Disability Coordination Officer Program

NSW Department of Education Support Teachers Transition

Proudly Presented By

Contact Details Ashlee Kelly

Event Coordinator [email protected]

Registration is available from

Monday 20th July 2020 until

Monday 31st August 2020

unless sold out

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