Real-World Work Experience
Are you looking for a way for your students to gain real-world work experience?
WorkVentures’ Work Placement Program is able to provide this opportunity in a safe and encouraging environment. Work placement programs are offered to senior high school students. They provide practical-based training in the workplace to help develop skills. Work placement gives students the opportunity to try out a career they are interested in before continuing on to tertiary education or into employment.
Our Work Placement Program
WorkVentures offers work placement opportunities to local high school students and EVET providers such as TAFE NSW colleges. Our program is designed to encourage students who are interested in IT to pursue a career in the field.
WorkVentures places importance on supporting schools in lower socioeconomic regions, as well as promoting the need for young women interested in IT. Since 2008, our work placement program has supported over 1,700 students.
One Week with WorkVentures
WorkVentures provides 35 hours of on-the-job work experience. Whilst at WorkVentures, students will complete some of the following tasks:
PC Repairs
Analysing & testing PCs
Software installation
Refurbishment of PCs
Why Choose WorkVentures
A Unique Experience
Our Work Placement Program offers students a unique insight into the world of IT. With tasks ranging from repairs to software installation, students learn a broad range of IT skills.
A Team of Professionals
Our Work Placement Program is guided by a team of IT professionals who are encouraging and respectful. Students will feel confident that they are learning from experts in the field.
Transferable Skills
The practices learned at WorkVentures are transferable across different jobs in the IT sector. Students will walk away with a new skill set that can be applied in their future careers.
Future Opportunities
WorkVentures' Traineeship Program offers school leavers a pathway to paid employment. Through work placements, students establish valuable connections for future success.
Work Placement Opportunities for your students
Are you in the education sector? Support your students with a meaningful opportunity to gain real-world work experience and explore IT careers through WorkVentures’ one-week work placement program.
If you are interested in working with us, please contact us today!
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What Our Partners and Trainees Say about us
My end goal was to transform into a mature, independent, and skilled worker – and I did that. I could not possibly thank you guys enough for assisting and providing the amazing opportunities I have had.
Sokoveti Ugavule
Uniting - (Certificate III and Certificate IV in Business)
WorkVentures has changed my life for the better. Not just for myself, but for my daughter too!
Kayla Jones
Uniting - (Certificate III in Business)
Working here as part of the traineeship program helped me prepare for a new phase in my career in the corporate world. Take initiative, strive to move forward, and opportunities will come your way. Knowledge is truly the key to success!
Ross Mentis
Talent International - (Cert III & IV in IT & Digital Media)
I joined the traineeship for a change of career and to challenge myself. I have learnt very important skills and have improved my communication skills which has set me up for the rest of my career.
Ashleigh Brown
FTA Insurance - (Certificate III in Business)
The experience you get from a traineeship is the best thing. You supported me throughout the entire traineeship, because at the end of the day everyone wants to see you succeed.
Mia Strembickyj
Working Tech - (Certificate III and Certificate IV Business )
A traineeship allowed me to enter the business industry while studying and working at the same time. I couldn’t thank the team enough for this wonderful journey so far.
Nicka Oun
AD Danieli Chartered Accountants - (Certificate III in Business)
I am excited to imagine the problems that technology will continue to solve as I build a career. I am excited because I will have the opportunity through this traineeship pathway to influence and help build what tomorrow looks like.
James Medrano
WorkVentures - (Certificate III in Information Technology)
I was looking to explore my career choices; my traineeship helped me gain more experience in the workforce, and it opened doors and increased opportunities for me.
Niar Collett
Uniting - (Certificate III in Business Administration)
This traineeship is the best thing I could’ve done and has helped me become more educated in the working world. Thank you to WorkVentures and Global-Mark for supporting me throughout my journey.
Loryn Mitchell
Global-Mark - (Certificate III Business)
I appreciate WorkVentures performing the initial interviews and referring only suitable candidates. We have been happy with many of our trainees and have employed them at the completion of their traineeship.
Kim Rhodes
McInnes Wilson Lawyers - Office Manager
WorkVentures vets the applicants very well and we receive high quality candidates. We always recommend WorkVentures to anyone considering hiring a trainee.
Maria Danieli
AD Danieli Chartered Accountants - Practice Manager
The WorkVentures team are flexible, professional and have saved us time and money. We appreciate the high quality of candidates and how seamless the recruiting process was.
Bryce Levido
Animal Logic - Support Engineering Supervisor
WorkVentures provides high-quality support to Uniting and trainees. They have a flexible traineeship program for businesses, with a dedicated staff member for easy management. They are a supportive and collaborative community partner and have established a high standard of engagement.
Kerry Lambert
Uniting - Stakeholder Engagement Manager