Sarah DeFazio

Sarah Defazio

Accounting
BSA Partnership Award

Deciding to take part in the Work Integrated Learning program has proven to be the best career choice.

Working at BSA Partnership has provided me with an insight into public practice and has helped to further develop skills I acquired at Victoria University.

With the support of my supervisor, co-workers and university staff, WIL has allowed me to grow and develop my skills and form strong networks.

Anthony Denaro

Anthony Denaro

Banking & Finance
Berkley Capital Partners Award

Undertaking the WIL program with Wainscott Financial allowed me to gain valuable insights and knowledge.

The experience I gained helped me fast-track my career.

I am extremely fortunate to now be employed with my WIL employer as a Financial Planner.

Alex Perry

Alex Perry

Event Management
Western Bulldogs Football Club Award

I was participated in three different Business Integrated Learning positions.

Each experience exposed me to workplace challenges and taught me valuable skills.

I was offered a part-time job on completion of my cadetship, and continue to learn and develop professionally in my current permanent role as an Events and Conference Assistant with the Western Bulldogs Football Club.

Jean-Luc Giuca

Jean-Luc Giuca

Hospitality Management
Crown Towers, Crown Metropol and Crown Promenade Hotel Award

The WIL co-operative learning experience is a great way to gain advantage for the future.

Working in the industry allowed me to showcase knowledge gained at Victoria University while also improving my personal skills.

Crown have always encouraged my development. I am very appreciative of being able to continue as an employee.

Jahnika McGrath

Jahnika McGrath

Human Resource Management
Fair Work Ombudsman Award

Taking part in the Work Integrated Learning program gave me a competitive edge.

Volunteering two days a week at the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) fast tracked me into a role as Human Resources Administrator after only two months.

I now manage recruitment, induction and training.

Edison Ta

Edison Ta

International Trade
ANL Container Line Award

I highly recommend Work Integrated Learning for any student aspiring to reach greater heights in their professional career.

My co-op position with Hanjin Shipping has ensured I am at a very advantageous starting point for my career in trade and logistics.

Lisa McNicholas

Lisa McNicholas

Law
Robert Stary and Associates Award

The opportunity to undertake Work Integrated Learning and gain experience within the legal field, was the best career decision I have made.

Working at Strongman & Crouch Solicitors provided me with insight and experience which I am lucky to obtain at this early stage in my career.

This experience has given me confidence and direction for the future.

Thomas Paton

Thomas Paton

Marketing
Western Bulldogs Football Club  Award

The Work Integrated Learning Program has been an invaluable experience.

The opportunity allowed me to apply my theoretical knowledge to real-life scenarios, which strengthened my marketing skills.I now hold a position as Account Executive at E-Diary Pty Ltd.

I highly recommend the WIL program to students who wish to prepare themselves for the future.

Chloe Tubbs

Chloe Tubbs

Tourism Management
Australian Pacific Touring Award

Working at Destination Melbourne, as Marketing Coordinator during my co-op year was a great opportunity.

The program pushed me out of my comfort zone and helped me develop many beneficial networks.  

My co –op year has provided me with a competitive advantage that will ensure a successful career within the tourism industry in the years ahead.

2010 WIL Award winners table