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Become a Work Integrated Learning industry partner

The benefits of Work Integrated Learning

Josh White undertook work placement at Draeger Medical Australia and he outlines the major benefits to this type of learning.

Looking to build a talent pipeline? No time to finish that project? Organisations are invited to offer Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placements to students from the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment (SEBE).

Engaging a student can bring the latest theory, techniques and fresh perspectives to your organisation and increase your capacity to complete or take on new projects. Deakin students are eager to learn and gain real world experience that will help them in their career journey.

Industry testimonial

'The City of Greater Geelong works closely with Deakin to support students on a regular basis. Being able to provide feedback to Deakin on what our industry is looking for in students is valuable to us, our Engineering Internship Program is a great example. These WIL placements provide a two-way opportunity, our business gets the support it needs for our contractors and Deakin students get meaningful work experience that can lead to full-time employment. 70 to 80% of interns from our Engineering Program have secured jobs after graduation.'

Emily
Talent Acquisitions Partner
City of Greater Geelong (CoGG)

Contact the WIL team

If you’re interested in developing a strategic partnership with Deakin to access a talent pool of prospective candidates, we’d love to hear from you.

To discuss your proposal with a WIL Coordinator, please get in touch with one of the following staff who will assist you to tailor a placement to suit your organisation.

Architecture and Built Environment Information Technology Life and Environmental Science Manager, Work Integrated Learning

Toby Prendergast
t.prendergast@deakin.edu.au
+61 3 5227 8586

Jessie Chen
jessie.chen@deakin.edu.au
+61 3 9246 3069

Kate Cox
kate.cox@deakin.edu.au
+61 3 9246 8423

Menuri Subasinghe
menuri@deakin.edu.au
+61 3 9244 6054

Our industry partners

Get in touch

Need more information? Email the SEBE WIL team. Or, if you're ready to engage a student, complete the expression of interest form below.