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Wednesday, 25 June 2014

West Coast Eagles players Jamie Bennell, Josh Hill and Sharrod Wellingham will be on hand to help Indigenous high school students explore their future study and career options at the 2014 Future Footprints Indigenous Careers Expo, being held at the UWA Business School.

More than 200 Indigenous high school students from 16 metropolitan and country high schools will speak with exhibitors including TAFEs, universities, education trading providers, government departments, and corporate organisations such as Woodside.

Students will be able to discuss university and training courses, entry pathways and scholarships; hear young Indigenous university students share their stories; and be entertained by popular personality Sean Choolburra, an Indigenous comedian from Queensland.

Dean of the UWA Business School, Winthrop Professor Phil Dolan, welcomed the opportunity for Indigenous students to learn more about further studies and careers.

‘UWA is committed to encouraging and supporting students from diverse backgrounds, and has put in place a range of scholarships and programs. The School of Indigenous Studies at UWA also provides additional opportunities and support for Indigenous students,' Winthrop Professor Dolan said.

The Expo is organised by the Association of Independent Schools of Western Australia (AISWA). The association aims to support Indigenous students' engagement in education and to enhance their transition to and from school, to further education, employment or training.

The Future Footprints Expo is sponsored by Woodside and supported by UWA's School of Indigenous Studies and the UWA Business School. The Expo will be held from 5.00-8.00pm at the UWA Business School on Monday 30 June.

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