Co-NNECTIONS

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A unique professional development program for students from diverse backgrounds at UNSW.

 

Co-NNECTIONS offers opportunities to gain professional skills and practical experience in the workplace, alongside your study. It is a program for students from low-SES, rural and remote and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Students

Managing the daily demands of studies, casual work and responsibilities at home can be tough. Somehow you also need to think about life after uni and building your career. But what if you don't have the industry know-how, contacts, or confidence to get started?

That's where Co-NNECTIONS comes in! This unique program gives you access to a range of great organisations, professional networks, and real-world experience to build your confidence and help plan your career after uni.

Industry Partners

The Co-NNECTIONS program offers a unique talent pipeline for organisations who value diversity in their workforce, as well as the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people from diverse and often challenging circumstances.

Organisations can get involved in the program by providing an onsite workshop or networking event, mentoring individual students in the program, or offering invaluable professional experience through an internship.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ariel Booth

 I am sure I speak for everyone when I say it means a lot that this program gives students like us an opportunity. This program and placement have really helped me develop my self-awareness, professionalism, and confidence. It has instilled a self-belief that was missing before! I loved every part of it, thank you so much and I will be eternally grateful 
- Ariel Booth, 2nd Year Indigenous Commerce & Arts student