Campus tours, course advice and connection with employers will be among the highlights at this year’s Federation University Australia open day.
Prospective students and their families will get an up-close look at the state-of-the-art learning facilities, student spaces and accommodation at the university’s Berwick campus when the university opens its doors on Sunday, 13 August from 10am to 2pm.
The tour will allow students and their families to 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.
Connected Libraries and the Level Crossing Removal Project are among the industry partners sharing their knowledge and advice at the Berwick campus.
The open day will also be an opportunity for prospective students to receive 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.
Federation University vice chancellor and president Professor Duncan Bentley said the co-operative education model helps students get realistic experience from day one.
“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,” he said.
“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.”
For more details, visit www.federation.edu.au/openday
