Industry & Universities Collaboration Pilot Program (2006 - 2007)
Multimedia Victoria (Department of Infrastructure, Victorian Government) recently awarded an Industry Based Learning Program grant of $30,000 to Dr. Hao Shi and Ms. Anne Venables of Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science. The grant is targeted at the enhancement of final-year Computer Science industry projects by strengthening the linkages between participating students and industry.
These funds will help establish a pilot program aimed at the recruitment of recent past graduates of the School of Computer Science and Mathematics to act as industry advisers. These graduates will be able to offer their insights and new workplace perspectives whilst engaged in the assessment of the software systems created by the current cohort of students.
The outcomes for students through the pilot program in 2006 are expected to be:
- significant learning opportunities and experiences from the ICT industry interactions
- opportunities to incorporate real work practice
- an understanding of the obligations and responsibilities as an employee
- valuable workplace contacts via their former course mates
ICT Industry Placement Scholarships
Flexible Drive Agencies Pty Ltd
- Associated with year-long projects
- $5000 per scholarship
- 8 weeks industry placement during semester breaks
- Up to 3 scholarship recipients
- $5000 per scholarship
- 8 weeks industry placement during semester breaks
- Up to 2 scholarships recipients in 2006, the remaining in 2007
Victoria University ITS Department Internships
- $5000 per scholarship
- 8 weeks industry placement during semester breaks
- Up to 2 internships per year
