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Campus tours, course advice and connection with employers will highlight this year’s Federation University Australia open day.

Prospective students and their families will get an up-close look at state-of-the-art learning facilities, student spaces and accommodation when the university opens its doors on Sunday, 13 August, along with information about the clubs and social events that enrich university life.

They will make important early connections with industry representatives and draw on the expertise of local employers who are partnering with Federation through its co-operative education model to co-design, co-develop and co-deliver courses that give students real-world training to ensure they can step into the next phase of their career when they graduate.

IBM, Westpac, Ambulance Victoria, Ballarat Community Health, Central Highlands Water, The Y Ballarat and accounting firm RSM Australia are among the industry partners sharing their knowledge and advice at the Mt Helen campus.

At Gippsland, Latrobe Community Health Service, Gippsland Water, accounting firm McMillans and a range of energy organisations including Star of the South, Marinus Link, RES and AGL are among the industry partners sharing their knowledge.

Connected Libraries and the Level Crossing Removal Project will be among the industry partners sharing their knowledge and advice at the Berwick campus.

Open day will also be an opportunity for prospective students to get personalised advice about industry placement opportunities, the courses that align with their goals, pathway options, study support and the university’s scholarships of which there were more than 200 on offer this year.

Open day will be held at Federation’s Ballarat, Gippsland and Berwick campuses from 10am-2pm on Sunday, 13 August.

For more information about Open Day, or to register to attend, visit www.federation.edu.au/openday

Quotes attributable to Federation University Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Duncan Bentley

“Federation is helping students to realise their career dreams from the moment they enrol, by forging early connections with employers through events like open day and supporting real-world experience throughout their studies.”

“We are delighted to be welcoming the community to our beautiful campuses to share everything we have to offer as we embark on exciting changes through the rollout of our co-operative education model.”

“Through this model, from 2025, all courses will be designed, developed and delivered in partnership with industry, and students will receive work integrated learning to give them a valuable head-start in their career.”