Placement Programs

UWS' flagship placement programs have been linking students with organisations in Greater Western Sydney and beyond for over 13 years. Careers & Cooperative Education currently leads the NSW Chapter of the Australian Collaborative Education Network (ACEN).

Industry Placement Programs for Students/Graduates

Applications are still open for some Summer Vacation Projects. To view all currently available industry placements, please log on to CareerHub.

Careers & Cooperative Education's industry placement programs provide opportunities for UWS students from all years and disciplines to gain paid, degree-relevant industry experience. This is a great way for students and recent graduates to boost their resume, make valuable contacts and gain a competitive edge in the job market.

Completion of a Careers & Cooperative Education placement may meet the requirements of some internship/engagement units within courses - please check with your course adviser. If required, Careers & Cooperative Education can provide a written letter to support your request for academic credit.

'The cooperative program experience was extremely rewarding, and I encourage all students to participate... this program has re-assured me that I am undertaking the correct degree.'
School of Marketing student, Anita Fox, City of Canada Bay Council.

Industry placement programs for students/graduates include:

• Vacation Program
• Internship Program
• Research Program
• International Program

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Student/Graduate Placement Programs for Employers

Our student placement programs offer employers a range of flexible business solutions - resource a four to five week project or longer term position, or trial a UWS student or graduate for ongoing employment. Talented students and graduates are available from all disciplines taught at UWS.

Benefits for employers:

• projects start at $2400 plus GST
• possible research and development tax concession
• no advertising, recruitment, payroll tax or insurance hassles
• time saving and cost effective
• fresh and innovative approach
• opportunity to trial students or graduates for ongoing employment 
• Vacation Project students receive training in Project Management, Business Communication and Report Writing
• students work individually or as part of a team
• programs are flexible and can be tailored to suit your needs
• Careers & Cooperative Education staff monitor all placements.

'The Inventory Management project undertaken by our UWS student was of the highest calibre, one that delivered immediate tangible savings of $450 000 with the potential for further substantial longer term savings.'
Mike Molyneux, Logistics Manager, Dexion (Australia) Pty Ltd.

Student placement programs for employers include:

• Vacation Program
• Internship Program
• Research Program
• International Program

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