UNE is student focused and is committed to providing the global community with career ready graduates. The WorkReady program allows you to gain practical knowledge in relation to the theory you are learning, whilst still completing your studies.
By being a WorkReady participant, you will be:
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Able to use the theory and knowledge from your study in a practical situation
- Experience the reality of your chosen study
- Find out if you are on the right career path or if you need to change direction
- Experience different employment sectors eg: Government, Private and NGO
- Make a significant contribution to an organisation
- Gain valuable demonstrated employability skills
- Able to add professional experience to your resume
- Establish networking opportunities with employers and organisations
- Use your host employer as a referee
Why participate in WorkReady?
Employers are looking for graduates with:
- Demonstrated experience
- Developed skills such as communication; team work; leadership and initiative
- Enthusiasm and ethical behaviours
Ways of participating in the Program
Preparation
To prepare you to undertake a WorkReady program placement of any kind, the UNE provides an online module for you to self register for the program and you must work through and complete preparation material before any WorkReady placement can be commenced.
It is a requirement of the UNE for students participating in the Career Development WorkReady Activities to complete this online preparation module.
Preparation is essential for insurance purposes and for representing the UNE whilst with your host employer.
There will be no advanced standing for this module.
To register
- Self enrol into the WorkReady Moodle unit and work through the modules.
- Click here
Exceptions
If you are undertaking the following courses, you do not use the WorkReady Program. You will need to contact your relevant school, as per your study guides, for more information:
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Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning
- Education
- Nursing
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Exercise