2023 Virtual Work Experience Program
Are you a high school student in Year 10 or 11? You could gain first-hand experience of CSIRO's research in science or engineering by participating in our 2023 Virtual Work Experience Program.
In 2023, the CSIRO virtual work experience program will support students to undertake work experience remotely, providing opportunities for those who may face geographic or other barriers to participating in traditional work experience. It also allows you the opportunity to experience contemporary ways of working, from home, and with people across geographic boundaries, just as CSIRO scientists do every day.
Virtual work experience allows you to undertake collaborative, group science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) projects, including projects linked to real-world CSIRO research and industry challenges. Instead of attending a CSIRO site, experienced CSIRO staff will supervise groups of students remotely using a secure online platform. The groups will comprise five to 10 students, who may be remote from each other, and who will work together to complete work and tasks that can be used as part of portfolios and help inform your study and career plans.
Eligibility
To be eligible to do virtual work experience with CSIRO, students must be:
- in year 10 or 11, and aged 15-17 years for the duration of the work experience
- enrolled in a school in Australia
- able to commit to a designated week between February and December 2023
- be supported by a teacher, parent or other approved adult in their physical location throughout their work experience project.
Becoming a supervisor - Defence Industry Supervisors
Expressions of interest are invited from Defence Industry professionals who are keen to offer a project and volunteer to supervise a small group of 5 students over a 5-day placement.
In 2023, the CSIRO virtual work experience program defence industry stream will support students to undertake work experience remotely, providing opportunities for those who may face geographic or other barriers to participating in traditional work experience. It also allows them the opportunity to experience contemporary ways of working, from home, and with people across geographic boundaries, just as scientists do every day.
Virtual work experience allows them to undertake collaborative, group science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) projects, including projects linked to real-world research and industry challenges. Instead of attending a work site, experienced Defence Industry STEM professionals will supervise groups of students remotely using a secure online platform. The groups will comprise up to five students who may be remote from each other and who will work together to complete work and tasks that can be used as part of portfolios and help inform their study and career plans.
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How does it work?
Virtual work experience allows students to undertake science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) projects. Projects are linked to real-world CSIRO research and industry challenges. Experienced CSIRO staff or STEM industry professionals remotely supervise groups of students using a secure online platform. The groups comprise up to five students - who may be remote from each other - and who will work together to complete tasks that can be used as part of portfolios and help inform their study and/or career plans.
Virtual Work Experience also provides students the opportunity to experience contemporary ways of working, such as from home, and with people across geographic boundaries, just as CSIRO scientists do every day.