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WIL Awards
The Centre for Work Integrated Learning offers a variety of student awards each year. These are initially incorporated into the Annual Faculty Awards process and announced at that event. Student award winners are also engaged in a variety of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) activities and events conducted by the Centre throughout the year, including the annual Work Integrated Learning Expos.
For further information contact the Work Integrated Learning Offices via email or phone on 9919 4889
2009 WINNERS
ANDREA TORI |
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| Student of the year - Accounting |
BSA Partnership Award 2009 |
Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is an invaluable opportunity for VU students
wishing to work in their chosen industry during the penultimate year of their
degree.
I worked as an accountant for one of Australia’s iconic organisations,
Australia Post, and was offered a part-time position upon completion.
WIL allowed me to grow and develop my accounting knowledge and skills,
and enabled me to form strong networks and friends.
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| Accounting students work in a variety of roles in the manufacturing and public sector, and at small and large accounting firms, developing practical skills in bookkeeping, taxation, auditing, budgeting, forecasting and consulting. |
GIA MANKIR |  |
| Student of the year - Banking and Finance |
Merrill Lynch Award 2009 |
My dream was to work for a big global investment bank on Collins Street and I never believed I could do it. From the moment I shifted my attitude, my dream was accomplished. Work Integrated Learning at Merrill Lynch opened doors for me that would not normally be open.
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| The banking and finance sector offers diverse and exciting career opportunities in banking, superannuation, financial planning, lending, insurance, stockbroking and investment advice. |
ALEX EDNEY |  |
| Student of the year - Event Management |
Western Bulldogs Award 2009 |
| I highly recommend the Work Integrated Learning program to anyone looking to get ahead of the crowd. My year spent working as an Event Manager with A&J Catering in Oxford in the UK helped me to develop a wonderful range of skills which I believe will pave the way for a successful career within the events industry. Furthermore, I am confident that this invaluable on-the-job experience will continue to give me a competitive edge throughout my career.
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| The events industry offers varied work opportunities in highly diverse environments. Students work at entry-level positions for various corporate, sporting and community events, conventions and meetings in marketing, operational, administrative and co-ordination roles. |
KIRBY CHAMBERS |  |
| Student of the year - Hospitality Management |
Crown Towers and Crown Promenade Hotel Award 2009 |
The experience and knowledge I have gained as a result of the WIL program is invaluable. I was privileged to be able to work at Crown where I had the opportunity to enhance my skills and apply the theory I had learnt to a number of different roles within the hotel. The program has improved my understanding of the hospitality industry and has provided a great starting point for my career.
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| Co-op students work in 5-star hotels in Melbourne, ski resorts in Canada and country clubs in the United States. Positions range from front office service through to human resources and marketing. |
LAUREN ANN JEFFERY |
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| Student of the year - Human Resource Management |
Workplace Ombudsman Award 2009 |
Completing my Co-operative Education year at Toll in2store was an invaluable experience where I was able to gain a strong insight into the diverse field of Human Resources. I was fortunate enough to oversee casual recruitment, organise recognition programs and monitor employee absenteeism. The WIL program has helped me gain the skills and knowledge to provide me with a real competitive advantage.
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| Human Resource professionals deal with issues that affect people as employees of an organisation. They are directly involved with recruitment and employment, training and the development of company policies and procedures. |
ADRIANA SERRA |  |
| Student of the year - International Trade |
GM Holden Award 2009 |
Deciding to take part in Work Integrated Learning has proved to be the best choice I could have made regarding my career. Working for GM Holden exposed me to the real challenges faced in the workplace and allowed me to develop my skills while gaining industry exposure.
With the increasing interdependence of the world’s markets, supply chain management has never been so important, providing vast job opportunities all over the world. I now feel much better equipped to take on these challenges.
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| The importing and exporting of goods is critical to the success of the Australian economy. Our international trade students have the opportunity to work in a truly global environment. |
COLLEEN HARRISON-WALSH |  |
| Student of the year - Law |
Robert Stary and Associates Award 2009 |
| For any law student aspiring to pursue a career in legal practice, the WIL program provides that additional edge on your resume. Taken as a PLP subject, my clinical legal placement with the Sunshine Youth Legal Centre provided an opportunity to experience hands on legal work. I found it personally rewarding to apply my legal knowledge to solving clients’ legal issues. The Sunshine Youth Legal Centre is a VU initiative that has been generously supported by my sponsor Robert Stary and Associates. |
| VU law students are encouraged to develop their professional skills by undertaking voluntary, part-time and seasonal legal experience. This leads to success in many different areas of law including employment, banking, intellectual property, sports, taxation, wills and estates, property, film and entertainment, personal injury, family, commercial and criminal law. |
AMANDA SPERLINGA |  |
| Student of the year - Marketing |
Malthouse Theatre Award 2009 |
| The Work Integrated Learning role that I undertook at OBS (IT services firm) was a fantastic experience which allowed me to gain valuable and extensive industry knowledge. I highly recommend the program as I was able to put the theory I had learnt in marketing into practice. Being such a broad discipline, marketing offers an endless variety of job opportunities. I was very fortunate to have been provided this opportunity in the WIL program and I know that this year has given me a strong foundation for my marketing career.
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| Business marketing students are employed in various roles ranging from sales to marketing support to analyst, spanning many business sectors. They can promote any product and/or service and assist organisations with marketing and sales campaigns, brochure creation and market research. They are vibrant and innovative and able to generate new ideas and concepts for advertising. |
KATE MONAHAN |  |
| Student of the year - Tourism Management |
Australian Pacific Touring Award 2009 |
The Co-op opportunity at Tourism Victoria allowed me to further enhance my skill base and exposed me to significant responsibilities through working on important projects with a variety of stakeholders and government departments including Parks Victoria, DSE and the Victorian Alpine Resorts. My understanding and knowledge of the Victorian tourism industry, in
particular nature-based tourism, has increased considerably. This is an area I continue to be interested in as I believe sustainable practices are the way of the future. I’m now confident that I will be able to make a strong contribution in this area.
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| WIL students are active across all sectors of the tourism industry, working with
high profile organisations like Tourism Victoria, Qantas in Los Angeles, Disney
in Florida, and with small tour operators and wholesalers in Melbourne and
travel companies around Australasia, the UK and USA. |
Last reviewed:
24/08/2009
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