Regional SA's Biggest Careers Event: Uni Hub Spencer Gulf's 2026 Roadshow

The 2026 Career Roadshow has concluded its most successful year yet, drawing more than 4,500 attendees and 160 organisations across five weeks of events in regional South Australia.

Travelling to Kadina, Port Pirie, Port Augusta, Whyalla and Port Lincoln, the Roadshow brought together employers, industry representatives, universities, training providers and support services with local communities eager to explore their future career and study options. The scale and reach of this year's series makes it the largest careers and workforce event ever held in the region.

A broad view of regional opportunity

The Roadshow showcased opportunities across a wide range of industries, including health, defence, construction, agriculture, community services, education, mining and advanced manufacturing. For many attendees, the events opened doors to pathways they had not previously considered.

A key feature of this year's series was an increased focus on interactive engagement. Exhibitors offered hands-on experiences including virtual reality activities, welding simulators, machinery displays, try-a-trade activities and industry demonstrations - giving attendees a tangible sense of what different careers involve.

Connecting people with possibility

Uni Hub Spencer Gulf school engagement coordinator Sam Amato said the Roadshow continues to demonstrate the value of bringing career, education and employment opportunities directly into regional communities.

"One of the most rewarding aspects of the Career Roadshow is seeing people discover opportunities they didn't know existed," she said.

"Whether it was a student exploring university options, someone considering a career change, or a job seeker looking for their next opportunity, the Roadshow created an environment where people could ask questions, make connections and gain confidence about their future.

"Regional South Australia is home to incredible industries and career opportunities, and the Roadshow helps showcase just how diverse those opportunities really are."

Job Coordinator for Workforce Australia - Local Jobs, Lisa Brock, highlighted the strong commitment from industry, education providers and community organisations that made this year's event possible.

"More than 160 organisations chose to be part of this year's Roadshow because they recognise the importance of connecting directly with regional communities," she said.

"That level of support sends a powerful message to attendees - there are people, organisations and industries ready to help them take their next step."

Real outcomes for real people

Beyond the numbers, the Roadshow delivered meaningful outcomes for individual attendees. Ms Brock noted that many people left the events with a clearer understanding of their future study and career options.

One exchange in Kadina stood out. "One moment that really stood out in Kadina was speaking with a young mother on her way out, who shared that she had always wanted to become a nurse but assumed she would need to move to Adelaide to study," Ms Brock said.

"Through the event, she discovered she can study locally and learned about the support available through Uni Hub Spencer Gulf, leaving with course information and a clear next step she didn't know existed before attending."

About the Career Roadshow

The Career Roadshow is delivered by Uni Hub Spencer Gulf and Workforce Australia - Local Jobs, and is supported by the Local Buying Foundation, Spencer Gulf Jobs and Skills Hub and Veterans SA, together with local councils, Regional Development Australia organisations and Local Health Networks.

To read the official press release, please click here