The University of Newcastle invites regional industry to host Work Integrated Learning (WIL) students
The University of Newcastle is inviting businesses in recycling, clean energy, and related industries to host students in Work Integrated Learning (WIL) career-ready placements. Hosting a student is a practical way to build a pipeline of talent while gaining fresh perspectives from students.
Businesses across the Hunter and other regional areas are being encouraged to host University of Newcastle students through WIL placements as part of the University’s Career Ready Placement Program.
The placements allow organisations to involve students in real-world projects while giving them workplace experience as part of their degree. In return, organisations receive access to the pipeline of talented students, with many partners finding that WIL placements become a pathway for identifying future employees.
The structure of placements can be adapted to suit the needs of individual businesses, with timing and duration adjustable so students can contribute to specific projects or operational priorities.
Businesses interested in participating can register their interest through the University’s Career-Ready Placement website.
Scholarship helps students take up regional placements
To support more placements with regional businesses in the clean energy and recycling sector, the University of Newcastle’s Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy (TRaCE) program is offering a $4,000 scholarship to eligible students.
The funding is intended to help students cover study costs and make it easier for them to undertake placements with organisations working on recycling or clean energy projects outside major centres.
Eligible placements could focus on renewable energy, solar technology, energy storage, sustainable fuels, or circular economy approaches that recycle and reuse materials.
