Are you finishing school this year or thinking about your next career move? The Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) invites you to explore your future at CIT Open Day on Friday 14 November 2025, 1-6pm, at CIT Bruce and CIT Woden campuses.
Whether you’re finishing school this year, looking to upskill, or considering a career change, CIT Open Day is your opportunity to experience student life at Canberra’s leading provider of vocational education and training. Visitors can tour the campus facilities, connect with teachers, industry employers and student support staff, and experience hands-on learning in action.
With more than 200 courses spanning fields from business, floristry and beauty therapy to electrotechnology, cabinet making and commercial cookery, CIT offers flexible, real-world training that leads to meaningful career outcomes. Every day, Canberrans benefit from the expertise of CIT graduates – whether it’s the barista making your morning coffee, the cyber security professionals protecting your data, the technicians servicing your electric vehicle, the nurses providing care to your loved ones, or the horticulturists tending to our parks and gardens.
At Open Day, the community can explore these fields through interactive workshops, live demonstrations and tours of CIT’s studios, kitchens, workshops, salons and labs. The event is free and family-friendly, with a wide range of hands-on activities for all ages, including robotics and programming, mocktail making and tasting, TV studio workshops, fashion and interior design workshops, and creative play-based learning.
Families can enjoy live entertainment, pop-up flower shops, horticulture and floristry sales, and guided tours of health and wellbeing facilities, science labs, dog day care centre, and creative industry studios. With something for everyone, CIT Open Day is the perfect opportunity to discover, participate and connect in a welcoming and inclusive community atmosphere.
“CIT Open Day is all about possibility,” said Josephine Andersen, CIT’s Executive Director, Education Futures and Students. “It’s a great chance to explore what’s next – whether you’re a future student, parent, career advisor, employer, or someone thinking about sharing their experience through teaching and training at CIT. You never know what might spark your curiosity.”
This year’s event will also spotlight CIT’s campus renewal, including the new CIT Yurauna building under construction at CIT Bruce and the state-of-the-art Woden campus, which opened in July 2025. These major infrastructure upgrades are designed to deliver cutting-edge facilities, collaborative learning spaces and strong industry connections to create a dynamic environment for the next generation of learners.
“There’s truly something for everyone at CIT,” MsAndersen said.“From school leavers taking their first steps into the workforce, to professionals wanting to refresh their skills or change direction, CIT offers flexible, hands-on training that meets people where they are in life.”
Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead, wear comfortable clothing and come ready to explore. Take the time to join a tour, visit a workshop, participate in demonstrations and chat with the people who make CIT such a vibrant and supportive learning community.
To ensure a more inclusive experience, CIT has introduced a dedicated sensory hour from 1 to 2pm at both campuses, providing a quieter and more comfortable environment for visitors who prefer a calmer setting.
Schools are encouraged to bring groups along, giving students the chance to explore different career fields and ask questions about training and pathways. For individuals, it’s an inspiring opportunity to explore options and take control of their future.
At CIT, learning is about more than just classrooms and textbooks; it’s about real people, real experiences and real opportunities. Open Day is the perfect way to see that in action, and to discover how CIT can help you build the skills and confidence to thrive in the career you want.
CIT Open Day 2025 will be held on Friday 14 November, from 1pm to 6pm, at CIT Bruce and CIT Woden. Registration is free, and all are welcome. For details, visit: cit.edu.au/openday
