An employer’s guide to Work Integrated Learning projects What is Work Integrated Learning?
Why should my organisation participate?
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is the integration of work experience and student learning.
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Highly motivated students with fresh ideas and new perspectives can help meet identified challenges in your organisation
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The opportunity to increase your organisation’s productivity with students contributing to delivering projects
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Foster a mutually meaningful network of relationships and help next generation employees gain practical experience
Your organisation can benefit by engaging highly motivated students from the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (HASS) in forcredit industry experiences that address your needs. This project-specific WIL can be done on-site, virtually or a blend of these. Our students can contribute in a wide range of organisational areas. WIL connects students with broad knowledge and skills to practical organisational projects that provide tangible benefits to your organisation.
Why HASS students? •
Bring global perspectives, research and analytical skills in a world where the workforce is ever-changing
What projects would be considered? • • • • • • •
Communication and social media Language, translating, interpreting and culture Community development Policy and international relations Social science and research and evaluation Music and events Archaeology, anthropology, Indigenous
What do I need to do? Students will be assigned to one or more projects that you propose and that are supported by UQ. You will also be connected to UQ staff as a point of contact for any queries or needed guidance throughout the engagement.
HASS students study: Communication
Social Science
Public Relations
Education
Journalism
Languages
Digital Media
Translating and Interpreting
Film and Television Music
Literature and Writing
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies
Religion
Anthropology Sociology
Philosophy Political Science
History
International Studies
Archaeology
Politics
Geography
Criminology
WHAT OUR PARTNERS SAY ABOUT HASS STUDENTS “Thanks again for a very impressive update on your work in the LUMINOUS Sponsorship.” - Multicultural Australia “This collaborative model is one we hope to replicate across many locations in Queensland.” - Dream Big Australia
CRICOS Provider Number 00025B
For more information W hass.uq.edu.au/industry-partnerships E studentfutures@hass.uq.edu.au