Programs

Gain hands-on experience, build transferable skills, and access career advice to thrive in the future of work.

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At UNSW, Employability programs bring academic learning into practice with coaching, mentoring, leadership pathways and professional development. You’ll collaborate with students across disciplines, drive industry projects, and gain direct career advice while experiencing Australian workplace culture. Open to all students at any stage of their journey, Employability programs build transferable skills, adaptability and professional networks, empowering you to succeed in the future of work with confidence.

Our Career Discovery Mentoring Program connects UNSW students from their second year of study with established industry professionals, providing students with a significant opportunity to discover potential career paths and vocational futures, and develop a mentoring relationship that facilitates greater self-awareness of skills, knowledge, experiences and attributes.

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Our program will help you to navigate your employability journey with a dedicated careers coach providing expert guidance. Explore opportunities that consider your values, experiences and motivations to discover a career pathway that will energise you.

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A free event for UNSW Higher Degree Research candidates. Where research meets opportunity. Prepare for what’s next in your career journey.

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The Innovation Learning Program (Innovator Pro) supports the development of graduate capabilities through a three-tier structure; working on an innovation project, participating in industry delivered workshops, and direct access to industry mentorship.

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Leadership Foundations is our AHEGS accredited leadership development program, which is available to all UNSW students. Students will develop core leadership, personal and professional skills, which can be applied in a range of different contexts.

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Explicitly designed for international students, the Professional Development Program covers workplace communication skills, recruitment tips, employer expectations, and provides international students the opportunity to participate in group consulting projects hosted by various units across UNSW.

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A scholarship to support high achieving women in engineering. Ten scholarships will be awarded to successful applicants who demonstrate high academic achievement and leadership qualities.

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Build confidence, sharpen your professional skills, and discover what employers are really looking for.

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