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Queue up for QREX
The inaugural Queensland Resources Expo (QREX) is coming to central Queensland.
It's a four-day celebration of minerals and energy production (23-26 May 2007) held at the Rockhampton Showgrounds.
QREX's aim is to inform, educate and entertain people of all ages, and will be of particular interest to those keen on a career in the mining, minerals processing and energy generation industries.
If this sounds like you, this is a must-see event!
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Who stages it? |  |
QREX is a joint promotion involving Rockhampton City Council, the Queensland Resources Council, Rockhampton Tourist & Business Information, Central Queensland University, and the Queensland and Federal Governments.
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Who will be there? | |
Just about everyone and anyone with an interest in the future of central Queensland's minerals and energy industries. That includes students, families, industry personnel and expert guest speakers from around Australia.
A crowd of more than 15,000 is expected to attend events over four days. More than 200 industry exhibitors will be displaying their products and services at the showgrounds.
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What can i expect to find? | |
Everything you need to know about the resources sector. From careers and competitions to site tours and trade shows.
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School skill competitions
Get your school involved! The competitions are a fun way to help you learn about the industries driving the central Queensland region. It also gives schools the chance to ‘show off’ (so to speak) their skills and team of talent to the local community, businesses and industry leaders. Hey, you never know who you might run into!
Competitions run from grade five through to grade 12 with fantastic prizes on offer. You can be a part of it! Below sets out the competition categories and how your school can nominate to join in the fun.
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 | Year 5 - 7 Poster Competition | |
Year 8 - 9 Logo Competition | |
Year 10 - 11 Debate | |
Year 11 - 12 Bridge Building Competition |
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Seminar and workshop program
This is a must-see free program for students eager to learn more about resources careers, including trades. Expert speakers will outline current and future trends and issues in the resources sector.
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| career talks for secondary and university students | |
apprenticeship options | |
current status of the resources industry | |
women in resources |
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Industry site tours
Want to get out on site and see what really goes on? Lucky for you site tours are being conducted on 24 and 25 May.
You’ll be amazed at the technology and innovation that goes behind the scenes to create the resources that allows us to enjoy the products and lifestyles we do.
You’ll learn everything about the latest clean coal technology to seeing one of the world's largest producers of magnesia products.
Site tours are being taken at:
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| Stanwell and CS power stations, | |
Curragh Coal mine, Blackwater, | |
Queensland Magnesia mine and processing plant, and | |
Gladstone Harbour and Industrial Plants |
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