Need to battle the cost-of-living crisis, but keen to study? Start working in your field while you study it!
Are you keen on jumping into a role but need a qualification to start? There are plenty of opportunities out there to earn while you learn!
There are programs for both tertiary qualifications and apprenticeships. Check out the different pathways you can take below.
Charles Sturt University
Cost-of-living crisis? Charles Sturt University hears you. Their earn and learn program spans lots of different study areas and has a stack of perks.
You can get personalised support from a career adviser, check out targeted job alerts from the Charles Sturt Student Jobs Board, attend interactive career workshops (including how to manage work while studying) and more!
Check out Charles Sturt Uni’s earn and learn options here.
Edith Cowan University
Interested in switching careers or using your STEM qualifications as a teacher?
Edith Cowan University is preparing to launch a new program where Master of Teaching students are paid while studying, starting work in a classroom from year one.
Find out more about ECU opportunities here.
RMIT
The Earn and Learn program from RMIT exists with apprenticeships through the mechanical engineering degree, allowing students to be employed for five years while undertaking two years of vocational training. They’re also introducing a program for those studying medical radiation in Queensland.
To apply and find more information, follow the RMIT link here.
Defence STEM Cadetship Program
Get a head start with the Defence STEM Cadetship Program and find out all about Defence careers at the same time! It’ll pay a tidy $39K.
The Defence STEM Cadetship Program is for high-performing undergrad students who are currently studying a STEM degree. Cadets are also trained by STEM + Defence specialists and will get the chance to provide scientific advice or develop new technologies.
Read more about Daniel’s experience in the program here.
Australian Apprenticeships
The Australian government has a program to help find providers of apprenticeships.
Head to their website, to find providers in your state, as well as specialist providers (i.e. women in male-dominated trades, First Nations specialists, clean energy).
Find out more on the Apprenticeships website.
Written by Amy Briggs and Jasmine Fellows
