BECOME ME program
Career Building and Employability Program
Take your future into your own hands with the BECOME ME program!
The NSW Government has provided funding via the Regional Youth Investment Program (RYIP) for La Trobe University to partner with BECOME Education to create and deliver an exciting and free online course to support NSW students studying a degree at La Trobe University to become career and life capable.
Tailored specifically to you, the BECOME ME Career Building and Employability Program helps you build awareness, set your aspirations and gain the agency you need to create the life and career of your choice.
Program features
The course takes place over three, 2-hour facilitated online sessions or one intensive day face to face session. You’ll use a variety of interactive tools to create a log of possibilities; better understand outside influences in your career choices; and ask killer questions to really understand your options and what most inspires you.
Program Course Dates
(more courses scheduled later in 2024)
Program Session | Date | Time | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
Session 1: Awareness | Wed 29th November 2023 | 10am -12pm | Online |
Session 2: Aspiration | Wed 6th December 2023 | 10am -12pm | Online |
Session 3: Agency | Wed 13th December 2023 | 10am -12pm | Online |
Session 1: Awareness | Wed 7th February 2024 | 10am -12pm | Online |
Session 2: Aspiration | Wed 14th February 2024 | 10am -12pm | Online |
Session 3: Agency | Wed 21st February 2024 | 10am -12pm | Online |
Intensive Day Program | Friday 1st March 2024 | 10am - 4pm | Face to Face - AW |
More information
- Hear from Psychology student Harry, about his experience with the BECOME program
- Watch the BECOME ME Information Session recording *Passcode: F0nGr3N=
- Review the BECOME ME Information Session presentation slides
How to apply
Both NSW and Victorian based students are encouraged to complete an Expression of Interest (EOI).
Another NSW Government RYIP funded initiative available for La Trobe students include $2500 bursaries to support NSW students studying a degree at La Trobe University in Albury-Wodonga to connect with industry in the NSW Riverina region and complete a work-based learning placement as part of their degree.
Find out more about the RYIP Industry Placement bursary and eligibility requirements.
Complement your career development journey by undertaking an Industry Placement Elective Subject. Details on the Industry Placement subject options, how to apply and resources to support you in finding a placement are available on the website. We also have Regional Engagement Officers who can assist you to find a placement through our already established networks.
Find out more about La Trobe's Industry Placement Elective Subjects.