The Work Exposure in Government (WEX) program provides Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with hands-on experience and knowledge about career pathways in the Australian Government.
All accommodation, transportation and meals are provided at no cost and students are accompanied by teachers and mentors who provide cultural mentoring and leadership guidance.
Activities and experiences may include:
- Meeting First Nations leaders including senior government Ministers and parliamentarians.
- Visits to different Australian Government agencies, including the Australian Defence Force Academy, Australian Federal Police, and the National Indigenous Australians Agency.
- Obtaining advice on career planning.
- Working alongside Indigenous mentors who will help guide your personal leadership journey.
- Meeting other Indigenous students and future leaders.
- One-on-one and small group workshops on leadership, mentoring and how to make the most of your school learning experience.
- Cultural activities.
- A Careers Expo, where students can talk to representatives from a range of government agencies.
- Prizes, giveaways, and WEX merchandise packs.
For further information on WEX please contact wex@etmp.com.au or wex@niaa.gov.au. To stay up to date with WEX application and information, subscribe to Indigenous.gov.au newsletter.
Caption: WEX Canberra 2023
