Space Industry Work Experience Program for Secondary Students

South Australian secondary school students have the opportunity to gain a greater understanding of the state’s thriving space sector, thanks to a new work experience program. The program is available to students in years 10, 11 and 12 from both public and non-government schools in School Holiday’s of Term 3 & 4.

The South Australian Space Industry Centre (SASIC) and the Department for Education’s Advanced Technology Program. 10 space companies are registered for this program. This program will give selected South Australian students:

personal insight into the space industry
an understanding of skills and qualifications required
networking opportunities
inspiration to pursue STEM careers.

Applications are open for students to work alongside a mentor at South Australian space organisations for two to three days during either the Term 3 or Term 4 school holidays.
It gives students the chance to undertake short-term placements during school holidays at selected local space companies, where they can learn more about the exciting opportunities across the high-tech and high-growth industry, set to boom across the state following the announcement that the Australian Space Agency will be based in Adelaide.

For more information, visit: https://www.sasic.sa.gov.au/industry-and-grants/space-industry-work-experience-program-2019

https://www.education.sa.gov.au/teaching/projects-and-programs/space-industry-work-experience

Applications Close: 31 July 2019

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