Charles Sturt is committed to providing quality and innovative work-integrated learning (WIL) experiences that benefit everyone.
For our industry partners, this means welcoming students who are learning through practical work experience and can bring significant benefits to their organisation.
As Australia’s #1 University for graduate employment, we are dedicated to equipping graduates with the expertise and capabilities to contribute to society while being well-prepared for professional careers.
To achieve this, we prioritise providing our students with hands-on, industry-specific experiences encompassing various skills such as effective communication, teamwork, critical reasoning, and problem-solving.
Work-integrated learning offers advantages to a wide range of industries. While professions like nursing, teaching, and engineering have long used structured work-integrated learning due to accreditation needs, this method is now becoming more common in higher education across all fields.
Charles Sturt provides the following working-integrated learning opportunities for students:
Charles Sturt ensures that students receive targeted preparation for their WIL experiences, engaging in various activities encompassing academic and skill development before commencing their WIL experience.
Students participating in work-integrated learning display strong motivation and enthusiasm for their WIL experience.
For an enriching workplace experience, please provide essential resources for optimal performance. This includes:
Charles Sturt will offer specific guidance during the registration process to ensure these needs are met.
Providing mentorship to a student can offer multiple benefits. The additional assistance from the student can undertake a project or work task, often bringing innovative ideas based on the latest research, while your mentoring employees gain valuable management skills.
Your contribution has the long-term benefit of elevating the calibre of your industry graduates.
Charles Sturt University’s work-integrated learning initiatives are timed to align with course structures and can span from one week to 20 weeks.
The coordination of student availability can be addressed and mutually agreed upon as part of the registration process.
Charles Sturt collaborates with you to establish a work plan tailored to the student’s needs.
The extent of your staff’s participation may differ based on the plan, but it will encompass supervision and reporting obligations.
The cost will vary based on the program's nature and the resources required to ensure its effectiveness.
Compensation for students, whether paid or unpaid, can be a topic for discussion during the registration process.
Charles Sturt will collaborate with you in finding a solution. We have an established process in place to support both employers and students in resolving any challenges that may arise.