Participating in a Project Everest project may count for Citizenship in Action points as part of USYD’s Global Citizenship Award (GCA). The GCA is an extra-curricular program providing distinctive international leadership opportunities to prepare you as a global citizen that undertaken alongside any degree at USYD. An Overseas internship or volunteer work (100 hours or more) with Project Everest is equal to 25 points which is a quarter of the points you need to complete the program. Interested students must complete the Global Citizenship Award registration form to join the program. Although this pathway, does not directly give you access to credit or funding, by engaging in a range of internationally focused activities, USYD students get real experience at applying the concepts of cross-cultural understanding, all the while enhancing their resume. Employers want universal, critical thinkers that have a broad range of skill sets when entering the job market.

This course had been developed for students who find a work placement / internship either unpaid or paid and would like to receive academic credit for the placement. This course will enable students to explore and gain a practical understanding of the requirements and expectations of the professional workplace through experiential learning. Students will develop their knowledge, capabilities and employability skills. Internships/work placements enable students to gain practical, supervised experience in the workplace. The course is available to domestic and international students. If a domestic or international student wishes to undertake an overseas work placement extra conditions will apply before the placement is approved. Students must have a WAM of 65 with no more than 1 fail or above and have completed 48 units of credit to be eligible for this course. Permission to enrol in SCIF2199 will only be granted if the work internship/work placement is compatible to the student’s major. Enrolment in this subject enables you access to an OS-HELP loan. For more information on OS-HELP loans and to apply, please click here. * This Subject is not available to Psychology and Vision Science major students* Click here for more information.

As a requirement for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Engineering, students are required to obtain at least 12 weeks approved professional experience in a relevant industry during the course and submit an Industrial Training report and show they satisfy the requirement. A Project Everest Project can account for 4 weeks of your professional experience requirement by enrolling in the subject ENGG4999. 8-12 week projects must be approved by the faculty on a case-by-case situation. Students must have completed 48 credit points towards their degree to order to enrol in this unit. Click here for more information.

This course affords you with the unique opportunity to gain international experience and workplace skills through work-integrated learning in overseas locations. By being placed in an international governmental organisation, non-government organisation, or business you will have the opportunity to gain practical experience and develop skills that will enrich your studies at UNSW. This internship will expose you to a range of political, social and cultural experiences in a global context.

Students are to submit an EOI online to begin the application process https://applyonline.unsw.edu.au/login

As a requirement for the award of the degree of Bachelor of Engineering, students are required to obtain at least 12 weeks approved professional experience in a relevant industry during the course. A Project Everest Project can account for 4-12 weeks of your professional experience requirement. Students must have completed 48 credit points towards their degree. Click here for more information.

This course requires students to integrate real world skills and experience with theoretical concepts and knowledge obtained during their program in an international context. Students will be able to undertake their work integrated learning placement in a broad spectrum of international work environments such as business and community / voluntary organisations, industry associations etc. A Project Everest Ventures Project can count as the international workplace required when enrolling in this unit. Admission to this 10 unit course is based on merit and the number of places available may be restricted. Students should enquire through the Course Coordinator or Program Convenor. Students must have completed at least 120 units of study.

 

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Through this course students will engage directly with organizations which require social science input into their policy, planning and evaluation practices. A Project Everest Ventures Project can count as the 80-hour work placement requirement of the 10 unit subject. This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Social Science and associated combined programs. Students must have completed 60 units of SOCS courses including pre-requisite courses to enrol in this course.

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This course provides students with the opportunity to broaden their educational experience and cultural cognisance through participation in an organised out of country activity. A Project Everest Ventures Project can count as this international activity. Admission to this 10 unit course is based on merit and the number of places available may be restricted. Students should inquire through the Course Coordinator, or Program Convenor. Students must have completed at least 80 units at 1000/2000 level.

Currently, Project Everest is formalising its credit and grant options with The University of Newcastle. However the following subjects, BUSN3500, COMP3850 and SCIT3600, may be able to count as course credit when undertaking a Project Everest project. This is only on a case by case basis in collaboration with your University Coordinator.

This 10CP free-choice elective course, 3002LFC, is available to all students who have completed a miniumum of 80CP of study. It provides an opportunity for students to develop a range of professional and personal skills while making a difference in their community through combining a Project Everest project with academic learning through an international internship. The project may be related to the student’s discipline studies, or could be an opportunity to explore working with an organisation outside of their normal discipline learning context. Click here for more information.

Work Integrated Learning in an Arts degree aims to arm graduates with practical, industry experience as well as academic credit. Monash students who undertake a PEV internship may be eligible to enroll in one of the units below:

• Professional Internship APG 5044
• International Internship ATS 3130

ELIGIBILITY
To find out more about your eligibility and how to apply for academic credit for a PEV internship as part of your degree, visit the following:

• Student sourced placements – how to apply
• Graduate Students – eligibility
• Undergraduate Students – eligibility

If you are not eligible to enroll in one of the above internship units, you may be able to register your experience as a course-related WIL program. Click on the following for more information:
Course related Industry Experience

Please note that for all of the above applications, you must be confirmed in your Project Everest Ventures Internship prior to submitting your application.

FUNDING AND INSURANCE
Successful applicants may be eligible to apply for the Monash Abroad Travel Grant, Travel Insurance, OS Help, and a Monash Connect Loan to assist with the cost of travel and the program. For more information on this please click on the link below:
Monash Abroad – travel grant information

CONTACT MONASH WIL TEAM:

For further information please contact the Monash Arts WIL team.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 99038866

Work Integrated Learning in a Monash Business School degree aims to arm graduates with practical, industry experience as well as academic credit. Students who undertake a Project Everest Ventures internship may be eligible to enroll either a 6, 12 or 24 credit point Industry placement or a project unit.

ELIGIBILITY
Click on the link below for further information on your eligibility and how to apply for academic credit for a Project Everest Ventures internship as part of your degree:

• Student sourced placements – how to apply
• Graduate Students – eligibility
• Undergraduate Students – eligibility

If you are not eligible to enroll in one of the above internship units, you may be able to register your experience as a course-related WIL program. Click on the link below for further information:
Course-related Industry Experience

Please note that for all of the above applications, you must be confirmed in your Project Everest Ventures Internship prior to submitting your application.

FUNDING AND INSURANCE
Successful applicants may be eligible to apply for the Monash Abroad Travel Grant, Travel Insurance, OS Help, and a Monash Connect Loan to assist with the cost of travel and the program. For more information on this please click on the link below:

Monash Abroad – travel grant information

CONTACT MONASH WIL TEAM:

For further information please contact the Monash Business School WIL placements team.

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 99038866

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) within the Business faculty aims to arm graduates with practical, industry experience alongside their theory learning at university to get them industry-ready and enhance professional identity and employability. Students who undertake a Project Everest Ventures internship and are enrolled in WIL are eligible to undertake any project in any country and complete the relevant credit points via this subject towards their degree. Coming on this project is a great way to gain academic credit whilst getting career-ready alongside like-minded people overseas. Successful applicants will be eligible to access an OS-HELP loan towards the trip.

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The FASS Internship Programme (FASS IP) is available to students whose first major is from the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences. This programme gives FASS students the opportunity to pursue an internship as part of their undergraduate study. Interested students will need to secure a position and perform an internship in a company or organization (Project Everest Ventures) for up to a maximum of six months. They will submit journal entries and other written reports, and meet with an Academic Advisor and Workplace Supervisor. Through the process, students will be exposed to corporate culture, sharpen soft skills, practice what they have learned in the classroom, and gain useful work experience.

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Subject meant for full-time internships which last a minimum of 8 weeks (eg: early May – End Jul). This module will carry a weightage of 4MCs. Assuming that students work an average of 40 hours a week, the minimum number of hours would be 320 hours. For more information on eligibility and requirements, click here.