Partnerships and collaboration
The Industrial Affiliates Program is an opportunity to benefit from the enthusiasm of final-year students working on a project that will benefit your organisation.
An opportunity to grow business potential with very little outlay while employing inventive industrious students who want to maximize their exposure to new industries and technology. - Stephen Sushames, DataShield
Students in the Industrial Affiliates Program program are not "doing work experience" – they are focused on a substantial project and contribute and learn within your organisation as would any employee. Students are available for industry placement from two to five days per week from late February through to early June (for 15 weeks) depending on the student’s area of study.
Typically students commit to a project for your organisation, working with you, on your premises during the following times:
- Semester 1: late February through to early June
- Semester 2: late June through to late October
However, students are available for work experience or vacation employment either side of that timeframe, which means they are available:
- Semester 1: 8 months from late November through late July the following year
- Semester 2: 9 months from June through to late February in the following year
Students are usually not paid a salary for the semester portion of the Industrial Affiliates Program, and the outcomes produced for industry are assessed as part of the students' University program.
The program is managed and supervised by Griffith University, and is highly structured to ensure students meet milestones and deliver the outcome you require.
The Industrial Affiliates Program structure ensures that students develop 'work-ready skills', and enhance their understanding of the industry context during the experience, at the same time ensuring the anticipated project outcomes are delivered to the Industry Partner.