Industry experience
Connect theory with practical experience
Build skills inside and outside the classroom
Aim for the career you want and enhance your employability. Build the workplace skills, knowledge and experience that will get you hired.
Get mentoring and support from academic and industry supervisors
Gain industry experience at real workplaces or with real-world projects
Build your confidence, resilience and workplace communication skills
Your placement options
It’s not enough to simply pass an exam or score high on an essay. Employers are increasingly prioritising workplace readiness and industry experience from graduates looking to start or accelerate their careers.
Hear it from our students
Placements, internships and industry projects give you a competitive edge to stand out when you graduate. You’ll gain hands-on skills backed by workplace experience to make your first step count.
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Stand out with AI skills
AI skills are in-demand across industries and occupations. That’s why La Trobe’s AI-first approach is giving the students the skills to work with AI effectively and responsibly.
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