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WorkReady
WorkReady enhances students skills and range of experiences by providing work
placements and employment skills. The program prepares Flinders graduates for
employment by complementing your degree with real world experience. WorkReady
complements our Graduate Recruitment Services and the Workplace Mentoring Program
which links final year students with graduates who are already working in industry.
IT Trainer
From the WorkReady placement I gained new experiences in a different
work environment than I was used to. Meeting new people from a bigger
variety of age groups than my part-time employment was interesting, but
still easy to assimilate into. The actual database project was not difficult
or complex, but still enabled me to work with the same principles as in
any database design venture: in particular working on such a database
was also interesting and challenging in its own way.
Thankyou very much for coordinating the WorkReady program, which has
proved to be of value in experiencing computer science employment. It
was also good to work in the area of Human Services: where people are
friendly, honest and help other people. WorkReady is obviously worth the
time and effort, and will be recommended by me to other students. |
To participate in the program you must be an enrolled student at Flinders University.
You will need to fill in an application, undertake a brief interview and attend
a training session before going on placement.
When placed with an organisation, you are expected to:
- pay your own travel costs to and from your organisation each day
- negotiate a work schedule with the supervisor
- arrive promptly for work and discuss in advance any necessary schedule changes
with your supervisor
- work to acquire the knowledge and abilities necessary to carry out the responsibilities
outlined within stated realistic time lines
- exhibit professional behaviour, interacting appropriately with the supervisor
and other staff.
Human Resource Consultant, Workcover
The project which I worked on for most of my placement was an online recruitment
research project. They were a fantastic corporation to work for, ensuring
that I benefited from my experience. |
Students who participate in WorkReady are insured for public liability through
Flinders University. In addition, Flinders University provides students with
disability and injury cover, in case of injury during placement.
Whats
available – download the WorkReady Vacancies (pdf)
WorkReady
Overview - download information on WorkReady (pdf)
The
Registration process
Establishing
your own placement
Role
of the CELC
WorkReady
Preparation Booklet (pdf)
Youth Worker, Port Adelaide Central Mission
I thoroughly enjoyed working with this client group. At first I had problems
with developing trust in the group however I eventually achieved this goal.
It was definately challenging and at times daunting, however I enjoyed the
challenge. |
Participants comments:
Students
at Schizophrenia Fellowship SA (pdf)
For additional information contact the WorkReady and Industry Liaison Officer
at the Careers and Employer Liaison Centre or email workready@flinders.edu.au
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