Study Australia Industry Experience Program (SAIEP)

SAIEP

This 2-week Industry Experience Program will engage International (Offshore & Onshore) students to work in cross-disciplinary teams to deliver real world industry projects with both Australian and global employers (primarily based in India). Students will have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge whilst they collectively develop highly sought after soft skills. The program is also a great way for students to gain valuable experience and fill in gaps on their resumes/profiles to help give them that competitive edge.

Why participate?

Industry Experience
  • Gain global industry insight
  • Solve a real-world industry experience project
  • Network & broaden your professional & social contacts
  • Enhance your transferrable employability skills
  • Flexibility (100% virtual project that can be undertaken & managed whilst you study)
  • Credibility (earn a digital badge & certificate upon successful completion)
  • Support (received from professionals/mentors,CEC, Practera)

JUNE/JULY 2025 PROGRAM DATES

Participants must attend all of the following compulsory (virtual) sessions:

Applications close
Friday 2 May
Group Training Centre session
Wednesday 11 June 2025, 3pm-5pm (Zoom)
Orientation Session
Monday 16 June 2025
Program Runs
Monday 23 June - Sunday 6 July 2025
Debrief/Support session
Wednesday 16 July 2025, 2pm-4pm (Zoom)

Apply now

Note - Please email careers@westernsydney.edu.au if you have questions concerning the 2025 program.

PAST STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

SAIEP Employer Testimonials
SAIEP Student Testimonials 2
SAIEP Student Testimonials 3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTjKt_BsCT0

WHAT STUDENT BACKGROUND, LEVEL, DISCIPLINE?

WHAT STUDENT BACKGROUND, LEVEL, DISCIPLINE?

You will be part of a team of 6 students, all studying different disciplines and at different Australian institutions (onshore or offshore). Some will be Masters students, others Bachelor students. The program is designed to be accessible to students across disciplines and is suitable for motivated tertiary students at any level.

WHAT IS THE COMMITMENT?

You are required to commit to 25 hours of learning & project work each, over the two-week period. You also commit to act as a professional ‘consultant’ to deliver a quality Client project outcome. Clients will be from a range of industries including Start Up, Education, Government, Consulting and Professional Services as examples.

WHAT SUPPORT WILL I RECEIVE?

You will attend a virtual orientation session which includes a client meeting, and have access to project learning instructions with content and collaboration functionality through the Practera platform. You will work autonomously and can also reach out to Practera’s Program helpdesk to help resolve any issues. You are guaranteed feedback on deliverables and receive a digital Australian Government certificate.

How will SAIEP help me?

The program aims to help improve your:

  • Employability skills;
  • Social connections;
  • Real business experience
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