About Working Solutions
Working Solutions is a work placement program aimed at enhancing the experiences and improving the skills of students while studying at university. Working Solutions prepares final year UTS, International post-graduate MBA students for the demands of the Australian work force by complementing university studies with practical workplace and industry-based experience.
Why Participate in UTS Working Solutions?
The benefits of participating in a Working Solutions program for both student and host organisation are numerous:
Students:
- Develop work place knowledge and experience
- Build confidence in your talents and abilities
- Develop contacts to assist your entry into employment
- Clarify your career goals and expectations
- Develop workplace skills highly desired by Australian employers
- Gain referees who can comment on your work skills
- Advantages in gaining future employment
- Enhance the quality of your university experience
Host Organisation:
- A link with University, staff and community raising organisational profiles
- Access to a postgraduate supported by the resources of the university
- A cost effective alternative to employing a graduate or hiring a consultant
- Ownership of the results of work carried out under the conditions of the collaborative agreement
- A chance to enhance the training and skills of a student to complement their academic achievements
- An opportunity to assess the skills of a student who may be a potential employee
