Work experience
Work experience provides a general introduction to the world of work. Students are able to observe a variety of work, usually in a field of their choice, and undertake supervised tasks appropriate to their knowledge and skill level.
Work experience provides opportunities for students to:
- explore first-hand the world of work
- gain job-ready skills and knowledge
- practice general and industry-specific skills
- identify career options and pathways
- be inspired about new work opportunities.
Students are not paid for workplace learning.
For further information contact the Career and Workplace Learning team careerworkplacelearning@det.nsw.edu.au
The Careers and Pathways Programs and Aboriginal Education and Communities directorates, in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), have created a workplace learning program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. This initiative aims to support transitions from school to post-school pathways, focusing on careers in digital technology.
Students will explore various roles in the digital technology industry, participate in engaging activities, and gain hands-on experience in Cloud technology. They will also enhance their career readiness with support from AWS’s talent and recruitment team. As part of the program, students will encounter real-world applications of cloud technology, demonstrated through the experiences of AWS’s most exciting local customers.
More information for 2025 program coming soon!
Career and Workplace Learning are collaborating with local councils to provide a structured and supported work experience opportunity for students with disability.
This includes the possibility of students transitioning into School Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships, leading to full-time ongoing employment
Many councils have targeted the improvement of the employment of people with disability or have this included in their policy documents.