Big Day In at CSU in Wagga Wagga

6 MARCH 2017

High school students from the Riverina will have the chance to explore careers in technology as the Big Day In makes its way to Charles Sturt University (CSU) on Wednesday 8 March.The Big Day In is an IT careers event designed for students in Years 9 to 12 as well as university students interested in careers in technology.The conference is hosted by CSU in conjunction with the ACS Foundation which facilitates sponsorship of technology education and research projects.CSU in Wagga Wagga is the first of 10 locations hosting Big Day In conferences around Australia. The free event be held in Joyes Hall, Pine Gully Road at CSU in Wagga Wagga from 9am to 2.30pm.Exhibitors at this year's event include Digital Careers, WiseTech Global, Adobe, Technology One, Agrihack, Westpac Group, PDK, TAFE, and Silvertone Electronics.ACS Foundation Executive Director Mr John Ridge, said "We aim to attract students who have an interest or passion for IT and technology, and give them the opportunity to hear from people in the industry, and ask them questions. "This allows them to be better informed before making decisions about their future careers."This is the third consecutive year that CSU has hosted the Big Day In conference, with over 400 students attending last year. Further information is available here.

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For interviews about the Big Day In, contact ACS Foundation Executive Director Mr John Ridge on telephone (02) 8296 4445 or mobile 0407 913 992 or CSU Big Day In event coordinator Mr Luke Keesmaat on telephone (02) 6051 9254 or mobile 0438 274 673.

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