VicWISE
Victorian Working Group on International Student Employability
Building Pathways towards
International Student Employment
Our Mission
The Working group consists of all the 8 major Universities in Melbourne, Victorian TAFEs, Private Colleges and a number of employers who are all passionate about championing employability for international students.
The VicWISE mission is founded on 4 guiding principles:
1. Promoting international student employability - helping employers unlock a dynamic talent pool of skilful, loyal and resilient employees.
2. Advocating for international students - empowering students adjust and overcomes barriers to employment in Australia.
3. Supporting the higher educator sector - working closely with education providers to help their students achieve employment in Australia.
4. Collaborating with industry and government partners - fostering greater participation amongst key employers in unleashing this engine of growth and innovation.
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Testimonials
VicWISE brings together people from diverse backgrounds who are all united in supporting international students maximise their Australian study experience by gaining professional employment and developing their employability skills. Many Australian employers are not aware of international student and graduate work rights, the benefits international students can bring to the workplace and the strategic advantages to business that these global employees can offer. Collaboration with VicWISE has also provided me with additional insights and connections to help me in my work. As a group we are working to support this key Australian industry.
Olivia Doyle: International Student Advisor – Employability, Swinburne University of Technology
I believe VicWISE provides a voice for the international student community on all thing's employment and demonstrating the benefits of hiring international student talent.
Tyson Day: Co-Founder, Arrive & Thrive
VicWISE provides students access to industry professionals for the purpose of networking and career development support in the form of mentoring, advice and referrals.
Angelique Zakkas
VicWISE unlocked the gateway to networking and hands on experience in the real world environment.
Kaushik Selvam: Volunteer since Dec 2018
VicWISE is an excellent platform to connect with like-minded individuals, to exchange views and to work collaboratively for the benefit of international students of Victoria. It is the only platform which helps the industry professionals and student representatives to work jointly towards one of the important aspects of international's student life i.e. their employability.
Devendra Singh: International Officer, Council of Australian Post-Graduate Association (CAPA)
ARTICLES
A recount of the VicWISE networking event and its outcomes.
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