Stepping Into Internship Program

22/06/2023

When you sign up for our PACE Mentoring program, we’ll connect you with a from a leading Australian organisation who is ready to share their valuable advice and wisdom with you.

Over this 4-month program, you can:
- Build your confidence
- Develop highly sought-after employability skills
- Expand your professional network
- Practice your interview skills
- Gain real-world workplace experience

Mentoring is an invaluable opportunity to unlock your professional potential, so don't miss your chance to apply! Applications close midnight, July 2nd.

07/06/2023

Are you a person with disability who is looking to boost your career confidence and employability skills? If so, our professional mentoring program is for you!

PACE Mentoring offers one-on-one mentoring with experienced professionals. Over 4 months, you will work with a mentor from a leading Australian organisation to identify and build your career goals, refine your resume and cover letter, practice interview skills and more.

If you are a jobseeker, student or graduate with disability looking for a career development opportunity this Spring, apply today! https://and.org.au/students-jobseekers/find-a-mentor/

22/02/2023

Welcome to all of the new organisations joining PACE Autumn this year, thrilled to have you! ☺️

If you are a jobseeker, student or graduate with interested in professional mentoring to increase and confidence, apply now before closing date on 26th of February.
Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gzZtQCwW

In our PACE Mentoring program, people with are partnered with industry professionals from some of Australia’s leading businesses.

This Autumn, we are welcoming some new participant-organisations. Including Pfizer, Coles Group, Sparke Helmore Lawyers, HCF Health Insurance Australia, Laing O'Rourke Recruitment, Landcom, Aware Super, Mcmillan Shakespeare Pty Ltd (MMSG), MEGT Australia, Treasury Wine Estates, University of Sydney, Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA) and Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing, to the PACE Program, we can't wait to hear about your experience in the program.

Thank you to our sponsor ANZ. Here are the wonderful returning participant organisations: Accenture, AGL, ANZ Australia (Sponsor), Australian Federal Police, The Australian Public Service Commission, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited, BNP Paribas Open, Dentons, Geoscience Australia, Hanes Brands Australasia, Infosys, IP Australia - Official, NAB, Parliament of Victoria, QBE Insurance Australia, Rabobank, and RMIT University. Together, we can create a disability confident Australia.

If you are a jobseeker, student or graduate with interested in professional mentoring to increase and confidence, apply now before closing date on 26th of February.

Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gzZtQCwW

27/01/2023

Do you want to join the 2069 mentees who have received guidance from an industry ?

Our PACE program launched in 2013, and since then we have worked with 97 Australian leading businesses and organisations to connect 2069 mentees with with professional mentors to work on their skills.

Our 2020 survey showed that 39% of that applied for a job during the course of the PACE Mentoring Program were successful in their application. 88% of mentees said they would stay in touch with their mentor.

Apply now for the PACE Mentoring Program Autumn 2023 to be part of the journey to gain your confidence and building your professional networks: https://lnkd.in/ge23AkEU

Let us know in the comments below if you were one of our 2069 mentee alumni in our 10-year-long history!

05/09/2022

Applications are now open for Summer Stepping Into, and we’re now accepting graduates!! If you’re a current university student or you’ve graduated university in the last 3 years, check out the incredible range of roles we have available this round!

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Are you a student or recent graduate with , or do you know a student or recent graduate with disability looking to start their ?

Our Stepping Into Summer internship applications are now open. With over 200 roles available across the country, students or recent graduates with disability, conditions or can apply for a diverse range of . View the full list of current internship opportunities and submit your application by Sunday 2 October via https://www.and.org.au/students-jobseekers/start-an-internship/.

Tag someone who you think would be benefit from the internship program below and spread the word!

27/06/2022

Applications closing VERY SOON! Apply now to be a PACE Mentee and partnered with a disability confident Mentor from the below leading Australian businesses and organisations!

To apply or read more information, visit our website here: https://www.and.org.au/students-jobseekers/find-a-mentor/

In the PACE mentoring program, people with disability are partnered with disability confident mentors from some of Australia's leading businesses.

This spring, we offer a warm welcome to Amazon.com.au, Jewish Care Victoria and Geoscience Australia who are participating in PACE Mentoring Program for the very first time!

We also welcome back ANZ Australia ASIC Connect Australian Federal Police, Australian Public Service Commission, George Weston Foods (Mauri), IBM, Optus, VIC Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions who are returning to the program. Let’s help create an inclusive Australia together!

If you are a jobseeker or student with disability interested in receiving professional mentoring from people in leading Australian organisations, make sure you apply by 3 July. To find out more: http://ow.ly/x6v950JGjNo

24/05/2022

Are you a jobseeker or student with disability? Apply for PACE Mentoring by Australian Network on Disability now to increase your career confidence by connecting with a professional mentor from our member organisations!

Submit an online application here before 3 July to get into the Spring intake: https://www.and.org.au/students-jobseekers/find-a-mentor/

Calling all jobseekers and students with , conditions or

Looking for guidance and resume tips? PACE is the way to go. Applications for Spring 2022 are open now!

and students with disability will connect with professionals from leading Australian businesses to work on developing interview skills, professional networks and confidence. The program is free to participate. Applications close 3rd July. To apply or attend our information sessions, visit: https://www.and.org.au/students-jobseekers/find-a-mentor/

Image description: PACE Mentoring applications now open! Apply for disability confident career guidance by 3 July.

04/05/2022

Winter Internships Available! Are you a university student with a disability, mental health condition or chronic illness? The Stepping Into Internship Program has over 150 paid internships for uni students in their final or penultimate year of study. Apply before 15th May for one of our last-minute opportunities with Australia Post, BOM, Coles, Department of Finance, Arup Group, Attorney Generals Department, BHP, Fair Work Ombudsman, George Weston Foods, NSW Government, QLD Government & VIC Government! https://www.and.org.au/students-jobseekers/start-an-internship/

05/04/2022

Applications for the Stepping Into Internship Program close this Sunday - don't miss the chance to get internship experience!
Can't wait to read all the amazing student applications!

04/04/2022

Last chance to apply for Stepping Into Winter 2022 internship program! Applications close in less than a week - apply now before midnight 10th April this Sunday!

“It was life changing – so much more beneficial than I could have imagined”

Applications for the Stepping Into Internship Program Winter 2022 are still open! Students with , conditions or will complete a minimum of 4-weeks with leading employers including Arup, Attorney-General's Department, Australia Post, BHP, Bupa Australia, Coles, Department of Communities, Fair Work Ombudsman, IAG, Nestlé, Victoria Police, Woolworths, Zoos Victoria, and more.

Time to launch your dream - visit https://www.and.org.au/pages/current-internships.html to see all positions available for winter and to apply! Applications close midnight 10th April.

09/03/2022

Last chance to apply for PACE Mentoring program before applications close midnight this Sunday 13th March!

Applications for PACE Mentoring has been extended!

If you are a student or with , condition or looking for professional and guidance, this is your last chance to apply. PACE mentee applications close midnight Sunday 13 March. Submit your application via https://www.tfaforms.com/420518 to be connected to mentors from leading Australian businesses focused on access and such as ANZ, Cummins, Arup, NAB, and more.

For more information or to read stories from previous mentees visit our PACE Mentoring webpage: https://www.and.org.au/students-jobseekers/find-a-mentor/

02/03/2022

Fantastic opportunity for students with disability, mental health condition or chronic illness who are looking for paid internship roles! Stepping Into Internship program from Australian Network on Disability helps students with disability gain valuable work experience. Applications open now! Apply now and view the full list of internship opportunities on https://www.and.org.au/students-jobseekers/start-an-internship/.

Calling all students with disability looking for paid roles!

Are you a student with , or do you know a student with disability looking to start their ? Our Stepping Into Winter internship applications are now open.

With over 150 roles available, students with disability, conditions or can apply for a range of available – from interning at the Treasury in the Federal government, to working in digital marketing with Sydney Opera House – there’s a diverse range of roles for a diverse range of degrees. View the full list of current internship opportunities on: https://www.and.org.au/students-jobseekers/current-opportunities/.

Share this out with your networks or apply now via https://andau.force.com/forms/s/andforms?formtype=stepping_into_application&programid=a0k9q0000000ZVGAA2.

Not sure what to expect? We’re holding a free information session on Thursday 10 March 3pm to 4pm, so you can learn more about the program. Learn more about the information sessions: https://www.and.org.au/news-and-events/conferences-roundtables-and-webinars

Image description: Calling all students with disability looking for paid roles!

20/02/2022

A quadriplegic lawyer’s 3 best tips for career success for people with disability

This article dives into Josh Basile’s three tips for people with trying to achieve success; get a , believe in yourself, and step out of your comfort zone. If you are looking to achieve these 3 things for a successful career, our PACE mentoring program is a great place to start: https://www.and.org.au/students-jobseekers/find-a-mentor/

“Once you’re out there, not only are you improving your quality of life, but you’re also starting to change the narrative of the world around you. You start teaching people around you about the value and importance of having workers with at all levels of business, not just at the entry-level. You’re helping create a better world.”

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/06/quadriplegic-lawyer-shares-3-tips-for-success-as-a-person-with-disabilities.html

Quadriplegic lawyer and community relations manager shares 3 tips for career success as a person with disabilities.

14/02/2022

Take a look and see which organisations are participating in our PACE Mentoring program! Applications close on 28 February. Apply now and be connected with a professional mentor!

Are you, or do you know student or jobseeker with , condition or looking for ? Our PACE Mentoring...

03/02/2022

Want to learn more about PACE Mentoring? Come along to our free info session to hear more about PACE Mentoring Autumn 2022 and about how our PACE program supports jobseekers with disability take on the world of work!
Date: Monday 7th February 3-4pm AEDT

Please go to our website to read further information about our info session and to access the session:

Gain skills towards entering the workforce, such as help with your resume or interview practice.

18/01/2022

Apply for PACE Mentoring program now to pair with a professional mentor from one of Australian leading businesses like Accenture, AGL Australia, Alstom, Cummins Inc, Infosys, IP Australia, NAB, QBE Insurance Australia, Rabobank Australia, Rest, RMIT University, SBS Australia, VIC Department of Treasury and Finance, and more!

Applications close 28th February! For more information, visit our website: https://www.and.org.au/students-jobseekers/find-a-mentor/

PACE mentoring supports and students with who want to connect with professionals from leading Australian businesses.

Develop your interview skills, professional networks and confidence, by applying before 28th February, or attend our information sessions at: https://www.and.org.au/students-jobseekers/find-a-mentor/

07/01/2022

Looking for professional career guidance and mentoring? Join us next Tuesday 11th Jan at 2pm (AEDT) at our free online information session to learn more about the PACE Mentoring Autumn 2022 program! Click here to join the session: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OTI3YmRmNDQtZjhmMC00ZmNlLWE4YWMtYjJhNDJjMjA2NzMz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%221ce6baa1-e79d-4c5a-87e4-4a198f3c43b8%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%224304ff10-e4c1-44f0-8460-c5d751cba0af%22%7d

Gain skills towards entering the workforce, such as help with your resume or interview practice.