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SEQLD Defence Work Experience Program (DWEP) – Applications open

The Defence Work Experience Program (DWEP) is a national Youth Program that provides young Australians with an interest in a Defence career, the opportunity to gain exposure to a range of job roles available within Defence and the Australian Public Service. Defence work experience activities are designed to be hands on and interactive so that young people can make informed career decisions.

The following programs are now taking applications online:

2024 Defence Work Experience Program SQLD PROGRAMS 

Defence Work Experience Program (DWEP)        WEP Number      Program Dates   Applications Close         Location

Air Force Aviation Program for Women                   WEP/00085/24     16-20 June         05-May               RAAF Base Amberley

Army Familiarisation Program                                 WEP/00086/24     17-19 June         05-May               Gallipoli Barracks

Army Aviation Familiarisation Program                   WEP/00093/24     18-20 June         05-May               Swartz Barracks

Air Force Aviation Program for Women                   WEP/00087/24     23-27 June         05-May              RAAF Base Amberley

Army Familiarisation Program                                 WEP/00116/24     29-31 July          09-Jun               Gallipoli Barracks

Air Force Familiarisation Program                            WEP/00118/24     19-21 August      07-Jul                 RAAF Base Amberley

Places are limited and students are strongly encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Please go to the DWEP website for updates on the programs and how to apply. Any questions regarding the work experience programs within South QLD can be forwarded to the South QLD Work Experience Program email address sqld.workexperience@defence.gov.au.                                                                                         

Standford University Mentors and Summer Program for Students

The Standford Summer Mentorship Program 2024 is available for students in grades 6-12.

The program is organised by Stanford University undergraduate and graduate students. It is a selective pre-collegiate virtual summer mentorship program matching talented students in grades 6-12 with Stanford mentors. The program features personalised mentorship, interdisciplinary research, project-based learning, and guidance on college applications. The program aims to empower students to become future global leaders by teaching them about leadership & problem solving, emerging areas in STEM & liberal arts, critical thinking & communication skills, and real-world impact through research & innovation. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

For further details please follow the link here

Mrs Veronica Sanmarco, Head of Career Development