Brochures 81 Professional Internship Brochure

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ProfessionalinternshiP

ProgramAchieve your potential with Navitas

Workforce Solutions

Part of the Navitas Group


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Clotilde Lheureux Marketing Internship

"I accomplished so many

different tasks during myplacement, it was reallyrewarding. I know that

it will be a

huge asset onmy resume

either back home or if Iwant to work in Australiain the future. I would

recommend the NavitasProfessional InternshipProgram to anyone whois looking for hands-onexperience in their fieldof study."


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An insight into the world of work

Navitas is one of the most trusted education and training

providers in the world and offers internship programs

throughout Australia for international students and young

professionals. The Navitas Professional Internship

Program provides a unique opportunity to discover

something new about yourself and the world of work in

Australia. We provide participants with vocational

placements that lead to professional and personal

growth for better career prospects.

Navitas ProfessionalInternship Program

The internship is a vocational

placement* as part of the

Workplace Effectiveness program

Flexible program duration: the normal

length for an internship is 12 weeks,

but this can be tailored to meet

individual training needs

(minimum 8 weeks)

Australia-wide destinations

A professional training plan and

tailored placement

Workplace diagnostic testing including

The International Career Readiness

Certificate from ACT Inc.

English language study options

Support services

Navitas ProfessionalInternships in Australia

Program participants spend time immersed

in a host organisation alongside Australian

professionals. The program length can be

tailored to individual needs, however the

recommended duration is 12 weeks for an

effective workplace experience so

participants get the most out of their

vocational placement.

Navitas Workforce Solutions and your host

organisation will create a training plan and

allocate a mentor so you, the participant,will get the most out of your internship and

Australian experience. Take the opportunity

to gain international experience and fill the

gap between university and your career.

*In Queensland the placements are volunteer

placements. See professional-internships.com

for more information.

The Placement Process

Step oneAssist you to develop

your resume and prepare

for your interview

Step twoSchedule interviews

with our large network of

host organisations

Step threeProvide an internship

confirmation once you are

matched with a placement

Step fourArrange a training

plan with your host organisation

Final stageProvide support and be a point

of contact throughout your

internship program

Once your application has been accepted and your deposit paid, a Navitas Professional Internship

Coordinator will take you through these five steps.

THE BENEFITS

Put theory-based learning into

practice in a professional

Australian workplace

Develop a greater capacity

to retain jobs due tounderstanding and experience

of the world of work

Add value to your Curriculum

Vitae and improve employability

Have the opportunity to

network with other

professionals in your field

Develop an in-depth

understanding of Australian

workplace culture

Improve workplace

communication skills

Develop practical skills Obtain employment references

Improve English

language proficiency

If needed, gain academic credit

Achieve a Certificate inWorkplace Effectiveness

Your vocational placement is a key

component of the Certificate in Workplace

Effectiveness. During the program it is

important that participants develop an

understanding of the skills needed by

professionals in the Australian workplace.

As part of the Navitas Professional

Internship Training Program all participants

are required to complete an online learning

component that complements their

vocational placement and training plan.

This will assist in building workplaceeffectiveness skills and enhance the career

development experience.

The program is based on the Australian Qualification

Training Framework module BSBWOR301A.


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Your Australian experience

Australia is one of the worlds top internship destinations.

It is a dynamic and vibrant country with friendly, confident

people. Living in a multicultural nation with over 20 million

people, youll be able to travel and gain practical

experience in a supportive and professional environment.

Your Australian experience can take you to

vibrant and cosmopolitan cities, tropicalrainforests, barren deserts, and some ofthe most beautiful beaches on earth.

Adelaide

With a population of 1.2 million people,

Adelaide is Australias most affordablestate capital. Known as the food and winecapital, it has more restaurants per head ofpopulation than any other major Australian

city. The climate varies from 18C in winterto 35C in summer. You can enjoy thesurrounding wine growing areas of the

Barossa Valley and Clare Valley, long sandybeaches on the peninsula, the dramaticFlinders Ranges and wildlife on KangarooIsland. There are many cultural and historic

attractions in Adelaide, including theAdelaide Botanic Garden, Adelaide Zoo andthe South Australian Museum.

Brisbane

With a population of 2 million, Brisbane isthe state capital of Queensland. The climate

is warm all year round, with summer highs of36C. In Brisbane itself, you can explore theCity Botanic Gardens, Lone Pine Koala

Sanctuary and Southbank Parklands. Onehours drive south is the Gold Coast and onehours drive north is the Sunshine Coast,both renowned for their long sandy beaches.

Australia Zoo, Movieworld, Dreamworldand Seaworld are all nearby.

Melbourne

Melbourne, in the south-east of Australia,

has a population of 3.2 million people andis a cosmopolitan and multi-cultural city.Average daily temperatures range from

14C in winter to 35C in summer. Localattractions include the Melbourne CricketGround, St Kilda beach, art galleries,theatres and museums. Theres plenty to

see in the surrounding areas of Victoriaincluding the Great Ocean Road, snowfields

in the high country, vineyards in the YarraValley, and the history of the Goldfieldsregion. Dont miss the fairy penguins onPhillip Island!

Perth

The capital of Western Australia, Perth, has

wonderful beaches where you can watch

the sun set over the ocean and many parksalong the Swan River. The historic harbourtown of Freemantle and the vineyards of

the Margaret River region are nearby. Theweather is always pleasant, with averagedaily temperatures ranging from 20C to36C year-round.

Sydney

With a population of 4.5 million, Sydney is

Australias largest city and a populardestination for travellers from all over theworld. There is so much to see and do in

the city: you can explore Sydney Harbour

by ferry, the Opera House, Taronga Zoo,Bondi Beach and the historic Rocks area.Nearby youll find the Blue Mountains,

Southern Highlands, Hunter Valley wineregion and endless beaches along theSapphire Coast.

Perth

AdelaideMelbourne

Sydney

Brisbane


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FAST FACTS

Population21,500,000

Area7,617,930 km2

CurrencyAustralian Dollar (AUD or A$)

Capital CityCanberra

Country phone code+61 (area code) phone number

SeasonsSummer (December to February)

Autumn (March to May)Winter (June to August)Spring (September to November)


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Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible to enrol inthe Navitas ProfessionalInternship Program?

To enrol, participants must have:

Recently completed or currently be

completing a relevant university degree

related to the internship field

Upper-intermediate English skills

of General IELTS 5.5 or equivalent

(TOEFL: IBT 69-70/CBT 196/PBT 525)

unless you are a native English speaker

A successful study history

What visa is required toundertake the NavitasProfessional InternshipProgram in Australia?

Participants are required to have a suitable

visa to undertake an internship program in

Australia. Please contact us for more

information and to discuss your individual

situation. For more information about visas

please visit immi.gov.au.

When can I start my internship?

The Navitas Professional Internship

Program requires candidates to submit their

application three months before intended

commencement. This enables us to assess

your eligibility for the program, confirm a

suitable placement and develop a training

plan with the host organisation.

Are internships paid or unpaid?

Your internship is a vocational placement,

and generally in Australia these are unpaid.

The primary goal of a vocational placementis to gain practical experience in your chosen

profession as part of a training program.

Will there be a list of hostcompanies to choose from?

Navitas Professional Internship Coordinators

will process your application and liaise with

you to match the best host company to your

profile. Navitas will select a host company

and you will be offered an interview for a

placement with that company. The

Internship Opportunities section of our

website lists a selection of internships

currently available.

How do I apply for theNavitas ProfessionalInternship Program?

Applicants will need to submit the following

along with a completed application form to

be considered for the program:

Current CV/resume detailing work and

study history - submit via our online

resume builder navitascv.com

Cover letter outlining the objectives

you would like to achieve from

your placement

Professional and personal references

Relevant qualifications/

academic transcripts

Download an application form from

professional-internships.com/apply

What will the program cost?

Please check our website

professional-internships.com for up-to-date

program fees. Speciality fees may

apply for some placements. Homestay,

insurance and airport transfer services

are available for offshore applicants.

Jigar Patel Engineering Internship

"This is an excellent program

for people who want to ta ke th e

fi rst step of thei r caree r. I found

the Navitas Internship Program

anexcellent

experiencean d got exa ctly what I wanted

from the placement.


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Melbourne

Level 3, 206 Bourke Street

Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia

T +61 3 9633 0100

Adelaide

Level 11 East Wing

50 Grenfell Street

Adelaide SA 5000 Australia

T +61 8 8110 4000

London

26-28 Bedford Row

London WC1R 4LP UK

NavitasProfessionalInternshipProgram

professional-internships.comnavitas.com

Sydney

Level 11, 17 York Street

Sydney NSW 2000 Australia

T +61 2 9964 6297

Brisbane

Level 2 East Tower

410 Ann Street

Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia

T +61 7 3835 0452

Perth

Level 2, 15 Ogilvie Road

Mount Pleasant WA 6153

Australia

T +61 8 9314 9649

E [email protected]

The information contained in this

brochure is correct at the time

of publication, however, Navitas

Workforce Solutions reserves the right

to alter,amendor delete details atanytimewithout notice.Selected photographs in this

publication are:

Copyright Paul Foley/Lightmoods 2011.

This brochure is provided

free of charge.

Printed October 2011.

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