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INTERNSHIPSand cadetshipscanprovide valuable learningopportunities not otherwisereplicated in training courses.
Internships, in particular,have comeunder recentscrutiny amid concernsof exploitation. ButAPMCollege ofBusiness andCommunication careers andindustry consultantDavidMedhurst sayswork experiencecanbe immensely valuable.
“Not only does (a cadetshipor internship) bring coursematerial to life but they alsoprovide studentswith exposureto soft skills, such asworkplacecommunication and teamwork,oftennot explicitly taughtatmany institutions,’’ he says.
“They ensure that astudent graduateswithvaluable, industry-relevantwork experience on theirCV–which canput themaheadof the pack.’’
An internship generally isanunpaid periodofwork
experience,while a cadetship isa paid programdonewhilecompleting formal studies.
Medhurst says internshipsare a crucial opportunity forstudents to “taste’’ their chosenindustry before they graduate.
“Not only do students learnabout their field of studythroughdirect experience butthey get paid for it,’’ he says
Navitas headof careers andinternshipsKieranWallisadvises thosewanting to
undertake awork experienceprogram to considerwhere theyultimatelywant to be employed.
“A lot of thoseKPMG-typeinternships are about getting a(large corporate) nameonyourresume– so if you’re looking towork for aBig 4 (company),certainly go anddoaninternshipwith someone likeKPMGbecause youare gettingyournameout there,’’ he says.“If you are looking at runningyour owncompany, go as small
SOARING: Cadet pilot Danielle Stokes, says without the support, her career would have stalled. Picture: MARK BRAKE
COURSE YOU CANPILOT
KEY ROLESA pilot controls the flight of an
aircraft and can be employed in
many industries undertaking a
variety of tasks.
Pilots can work for
commercial airlines transporting
passengers intra and interstate
as well as overseas.
Aircraft can be small planes
carrying one or more passengers
to large aircraft full of hundreds
of people. Pilots also can be
employed to transport freight,
work for the Defence Force,
in rural services or emergency
services.
QUALIFICATIONSCertificate IV in Aviation – Basair
Aviation College
SALARY$38,371 to $151,456
as you can to experience abroad rangeof roles.”
Danielle Stokes, 22, expectsto finish a pilot cadetshipwithVirginAustralia at the endofthe year.
The 55-weekprogram, runfromFlightTrainingAdelaide,involves a combinationofhands-on flyinghours,simulator training andgroundtheory training.
Stokes says thatwithoutthe cadetship –which includesfinancial assistance fromVirgin –her pilot’s careerwouldhave stalled.
“It can cost $100,000 (forprivate pilot training) to get tothe point I’ve got to . . . it wouldhave takenme three or four,maybe five, years,’’ she says.
“But already I have acommercial pilot’s license andamable to fly three differenttypes of aircraft.
“Peoplewhoget throughthe cadetship definitely havean added advantage.’’
20 years or more Less than 1 year
5-9 years
10-19 years
1-4 years
3%6%
23%
13%
55%
WORKFORCE EXPERIENCE
Source: PayScale
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WORK EXPERIENCE OPTIONS:
� Cadetships – an employed
position offered to students
or graduates, providing
specific training or mentoring.
� Internship – a supervised
work placement arranged
between a university,
employer and/or student.
� Co-operative program –
an industry-based or work-
integrated learning program –
hands-on and full time.
� Scholarship – from
government, industry or
private organisations, often
involving work experience.
� Vacation work – degree-
related work by students.
Source:
graduateopportunities.com
Get a flying start
Considercombiningwork with
training nextyear to getyour break,
Lauren Ahwanreports