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Looking to strengthen your CV, build real-world experience and boost your confidence before graduation? La Trobe offers University Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) subjects<\/strong> for undergraduate and postgraduate students,<\/ins> designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and the professional world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are thinking about undertaking a placement in Semester 1 2026, you still have the option to secure your own placement<\/strong> or collaborate on an<\/strong> industry project<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student Sourced Placements<\/a><\/strong><\/td>Join an Industry Project team<\/a><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Find a placement that aligns with your individual career goals<\/td>Work with industry partners to solve organisational challenges<\/td><\/tr>
Network and develop your professional skills<\/td>Collaborate with other students across multiple disciplines<\/td><\/tr>
Grow your confidence, capability and professionalism<\/td>Develop skills in project planning, communication and time management<\/td><\/tr>
Practice persistence and resilience<\/td>Practice your analytical and problem-solving skills<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Remember: <\/strong>The process of sourcing and securing an opportunity can be just as valuable as the placement itself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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University WIL Subjects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The University WIL Subjects include options for undergraduate and postgraduate students and for students who want to undertake longer placements of up to 400 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more about the University WIL subjects<\/a> including Industry Projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
 <\/strong><\/td>Industry Placements<\/strong>
Student Sourced placements<\/em><\/td>		Industry Projects<\/strong>
La Trobe allocates you to a project<\/em><\/td>		Industry Placements<\/strong> University Sourced placements<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Semester 1 2026<\/strong><\/td>Applications close 13 Feb 2026<\/td>Applications now closed<\/em><\/td>Applications now closed<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Take the next step<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Choose your path \u2013 Placement or Project<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Enrol in your chosen subject<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Submit your application by the above dates using the \u2018apply now\u2019 link below.<\/ins>  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Once enrolled, we\u2019ll send you an email outlining the next steps.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Apply now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
    <\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Contact us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Want to know more? Reach out via our enquiry form<\/a>. We\u2019re here to help.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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