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Create meaningful placements as a co-op partner

An online program to support mentors, supervisors and organisational leaders as you guide students through co-operative learning placements. 
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Introducing the program

Hear from Leigh Kennedy, Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Engagement at Federation University

How the program works

Watch a series of short videos designed to support you through each stage of hosting a student placement.

You can watch the videos in any order, whenever it suits you. Whether you follow them sequentially or dip in and out, the content is there to guide you when you need it.

Throughout the program, you’ll hear from people who have supervised placements, supported students, or been students themselves. Their insights offer a well-rounded view of how to create a valuable and rewarding placement experience.

Phase 1
Prepare to host a co-op placement
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Phase 2
Welcome your co-op placement student
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Phase 3
Provide support during placement as a co-op host
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Phase 4
Connect with other opportunities as a co-op partner
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There are naturally people in the workplace who are really lifted by the honour of being able to coach and mentor other people. Students coming into the workplace gives those people an opportunity to shine and embrace what it is that they love to do."
— Sara Rhodes-Ward, Regional Director for Gippsland, Regional Development Victoria

Meet your mentors

Associate Partner & Site Executive, Client Innovation Centre Ballarat - IBM Consulting

Pearl has been engaged with co-operative methods of student placements between Federation University and IBM for a number of years and cultivated countless meaningful placements.

Regional Director, Gippsland - Regional Development Victoria

Sara has supported numerous student placements and seen the cultural impact of creating meaningful placements.

Project Manager, Regional Industry Innovation - Food & Fibre Gippsland
Former Federation University Student  

Elena was a former Federation University student in the Bachelor of Science, Food Science and undertook a co-operative placement with Food & Fibre Gippsland where she is now an industry supervisor to students on placement.

Director, Regional Strategy & Engagement Western Region - Federation University

Daniel has experience in coaching and supporting people in co-operative models of industry, government and academic environments.

Manager, Partnership Development - Federation University

Cheree has been supporting industry and supervising students through co-operative style placements across various roles and industries for a number of years.

Co-op Coordinator - Federation University

Belinda is experienced in student support and has been involved in student placements success for a number of years at Federation University.

Associate Director, Partnerships & Growth - Federation University

Mikaela has been supporting industry through co-operative model transition through deeply embedded partner relationships and knowledge of regional and government requirements.

Federation University Student

Chad's successful participation in a meaningful co-operative style placement led to full-time employment at his host organisation.

We’re always looking for experienced mentors to be part of our Creating meaningful placements program. If you’ve got insights or experiences to share, we’d love to hear from you. Contact us via email at cooperativeplacement@federation.edu.au.