Practical Placements

Thank you for considering partnering with GOTAFE to support the next generation of industry professionals. Practical Placements create meaningful benefits for both your organisation and the broader regional workforce.

Why Host a Student?

Hosting a student provides an opportunity to:

• Support regional training and hands-on learning for students in your sector.
• Offer your staff meaningful opportunities to mentor and guide emerging professionals.
• Model industry values and expectations to help shape capable and confident future workers.
• Strengthen your partnership with GOTAFE through collaboration and feedback that helps ensure training aligns with industry needs.

A Partnership with Shared Benefits

GOTAFE is committed to expanding industry connections and enhancing learner experiences through quality, well-supported placements.

By hosting a student, your organisation benefits through:

• Access to emerging talent who bring fresh ideas and up-to-date learning.
• Early identification of future employees, with many placement students transitioning directly into paid work.
• Stronger workforce pipelines, helping to address skills shortages and critical staffing gaps across the region.
• A closer connection to GOTAFE, enhancing collaboration and community impact.