Want to ensure you stand out from the crowd and get a leg-up before graduation day? Join Career Connect and learn how to prepare for life beyond uni.
Through Career Connect, you will build the essential knowledge, skills and experience that you need for the world of work. Statistics show that extra-curricular activities, transferable skills and industry knowledge are must-haves when forging your career path.
To join, you’ll first need to learn how to develop employability skills and how to communicate your value by completing a short online module. Completing this module will provide you with access to the Career Connect program, a personalised skill development platform, and over 100 extra-curricular activities to build your employability.
Plus, if you meet certain targets within the program, you can get the Career Connect Award, which formally recognizes your extra-curricular experiences and employability skills. To get the Award, you need to completed:
- 75 hours of community activity that contributes to the development of the University and/or wider community. This may include: volunteering (e.g., with Uni Crew); contributing to clubs and society leadership; being a student mentor; external sporting, cultural or religious activities; or engaging with not-for-profit organisations.
- 100 hours of paid and/or unpaid work experience that develops professional skills. Casual or part-time work that provides you opportunity to develop and enhance your employability skills can be counted in your work experience hours. This may include embedded career-ready placement activities including clinical placements, practicums and internships.
- 5 personal development experiences, such as career development learning workshops, student conferences, engagement in a mentor relationship, attendance at expos or industry events,
Whether you want to get your dream job, have profound social impact, or start your own business – Career Connect has something for everyone.
Visit newcastle.edu.au/career-connect to learn more!