The Generation STEM Links program, managed by the CSIRO and NSW Government's Science and Industry Endowment Fund, provides internships to help tertiary students gain relevant workplace skills, and transition into STEM jobs post-graduation. Find out more and apply here.
A variety of benefits are provided for employers and industry by partaking in the program. Investing in the next generation of STEM talent, increasing your organisation's brand awareness within the community, gaining access to top performing students and overall, an opportunity to build a potential pipeline of new and local talent.
Key aspects of the program:
Industry partner grant - $2,500 per student payable after completion
Industry partner eligibility - NSW STEM businesses with > 5 employees
Internship length - minimum 200 hours
Student eligibility - NSW undergraduate or equivalent University or TAFE/VET STEM students in their penultimate to final year
Student wage - $25/hour to be paid by the industry partner
See Industry Partner information here and Student Information here.