More than 300 local students caught a glimpse of careers available through the Rural City of Wangaratta when they took part in a local government careers expo on Thursday.

Held in the Galen Catholic College stadium, the third annual event was conducted by the rural city in partnership with NE Tracks LLEN, and was attended by year nine and 10 students from Galen, Wangaratta High School, Cathedral College, Borinya Wangaratta Community Partnership and Wangaratta District Specialist School.

Staged in a 'speed dating' format, the day-long expo gave students the chance to spend time at a variety of stalls showcasing the Rural City of Wangaratta's departments, and to explore career options in local government.

"We then follow through and coordinate groups of students to visit the departments, and also coordinate work experience placements," Tim Oliver, NE Tracks LLEN chief executive officer, said.

NE Tracks LLEN is one of 31 local learning and employment networks in Victoria, and focuses on Benalla, Mansfield and Wangaratta.

Set up by the state and federal governments, the goal of each LLEN is to support young people by improving their participation, engagement, attainment and transition outcomes.

Mr Oliver said council staff had engaged closely with the expo, which also highlighted training and support partnerships available through GOTAFE and the Country Universities Centre.