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INTERNSHIPSand cadetshipscanprovide valuable learningopportunities not otherwisereplicated in training courses.

Internships, in particular,have comeunder recentscrutiny amid concernsof exploitation. ButAPMCollege ofBusiness andCommunication careers andindustry consultantDavidMedhurst sayswork experiencecanbe immensely valuable.

“Not only does (a cadetshipor internship) bring coursematerial to life but they alsoprovide studentswith exposureto soft skills, such asworkplacecommunication and teamwork,oftennot explicitly taughtatmany institutions,’’ he says.

“They ensure that astudent graduateswithvaluable, industry-relevantwork experience on theirCV–which canput themaheadof the pack.’’

An internship generally isanunpaid periodofwork

experience,while a cadetship isa paid programdonewhilecompleting formal studies.

Medhurst says internshipsare a crucial opportunity forstudents to “taste’’ their chosenindustry before they graduate.

“Not only do students learnabout their field of studythroughdirect experience butthey get paid for it,’’ he says

Navitas headof careers andinternshipsKieranWallisadvises thosewanting to

undertake awork experienceprogram to considerwhere theyultimatelywant to be employed.

“A lot of thoseKPMG-typeinternships are about getting a(large corporate) nameonyourresume– so if you’re looking towork for aBig 4 (company),certainly go anddoaninternshipwith someone likeKPMGbecause youare gettingyournameout there,’’ he says.“If you are looking at runningyour owncompany, go as small

SOARING: Cadet pilot Danielle Stokes, says without the support, her career would have stalled. Picture: MARK BRAKE

COURSE YOU CANPILOT

KEY ROLESA pilot controls the flight of an

aircraft and can be employed in

many industries undertaking a

variety of tasks.

Pilots can work for

commercial airlines transporting

passengers intra and interstate

as well as overseas.

Aircraft can be small planes

carrying one or more passengers

to large aircraft full of hundreds

of people. Pilots also can be

employed to transport freight,

work for the Defence Force,

in rural services or emergency

services.

QUALIFICATIONSCertificate IV in Aviation – Basair

Aviation College

SALARY$38,371 to $151,456

as you can to experience abroad rangeof roles.”

Danielle Stokes, 22, expectsto finish a pilot cadetshipwithVirginAustralia at the endofthe year.

The 55-weekprogram, runfromFlightTrainingAdelaide,involves a combinationofhands-on flyinghours,simulator training andgroundtheory training.

Stokes says thatwithoutthe cadetship –which includesfinancial assistance fromVirgin –her pilot’s careerwouldhave stalled.

“It can cost $100,000 (forprivate pilot training) to get tothe point I’ve got to . . . it wouldhave takenme three or four,maybe five, years,’’ she says.

“But already I have acommercial pilot’s license andamable to fly three differenttypes of aircraft.

“Peoplewhoget throughthe cadetship definitely havean added advantage.’’

20 years or more Less than 1 year

5-9 years

10-19 years

1-4 years

3%6%

23%

13%

55%

WORKFORCE EXPERIENCE

Source: PayScale

PAY SUMMARY $K

LOW MEDIAN TOP

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WORK EXPERIENCE OPTIONS:

� Cadetships – an employed

position offered to students

or graduates, providing

specific training or mentoring.

� Internship – a supervised

work placement arranged

between a university,

employer and/or student.

� Co-operative program –

an industry-based or work-

integrated learning program –

hands-on and full time.

� Scholarship – from

government, industry or

private organisations, often

involving work experience.

� Vacation work – degree-

related work by students.

Source:

graduateopportunities.com

Get a flying start

Considercombiningwork with

training nextyear to getyour break,

Lauren Ahwanreports