Science Employability Program 2022



The Science Employability Program is an exciting new initiative providing Science students an extra-curricular professional development opportunity to develop their soft skills and career management skills. The Program will commence in July 2022 and will conclude in October 2022.

What will you get out of the program

What will you get out of the program?

The Program will be delivered using experienced Careers Facilitators and the sessions are designed to support you in securing your ideal role and prepare you for your future career. The sessions typically focus on providing information through a theory style session with interactive activities allowing you to apply these new learnings.

Facilitators will also provide you with tips and resources to help you actively enhance your employability.  From writing effective job application documents, identifying your most marketable employability skills, abilities and experiences, comparing pathways and channels to employment, through to transitioning into the workplace.

By completing the program, you will:

  • build knowledge of career prospects and demands
  • develop your employability skills, experience and personal attributes, which employers are seeking
  • and grow both personally and professionally and develop a growth mindset
  • build connections and create supportive, collaborative networks

At any one time there is one cohort of approximately 80 students in the program.

What we expect from you?

To complete the program, you will need to commit to the following:

  • Attend a compulsory one day induction workshop in person on Friday, 22 July 2022 from 9:00am - 1:30pm;
  • Maintain a minimum attendance rate of 80% workshop attendance during the course of the program;
  • Complete two online prerequisite modules before commencing the program (approximate duration 2 hours);
  • Complete 5 x self-paced activities throughout the duration of the program.

Key dates

Between Thursday 14 July - Thursday 21 July 2022

Complete online prerequisite modules

Friday 22 July 2022

9:00am - 1:30pm

Induction

Thursday 28 July 2022

Workshop 1

Thursday 11 August 2022

Workshop 2

Thursday 25 August 2022

Workshop 3

Thursday 8 September 2022

Workshop 4

Thursday 6 October 2022

End of Program Celebration & Alumni Panel

Throughout duration of program

Complete 5 self-paced activities

Workshops will be delivered on Thursday evenings, all of which take place after hours during semester, typically between the hours of 6.00pm and 8.00pm.

Important: Sessions will be delivered in person (on Clayton campus).  It is important to note that mode of delivery and dates are subject to change and will be communicated as early as possible.

How to apply

Contact

For further information, please contact us via email: sci-studentlearninglounge@monash.edu