Residents Get Job-Ready: The McCusker Centre for Citizenship at UWA
Dr Josh MyIne, the Director of Academic Programs and Employability at St Catherine’s College, plays a key role in assisting students with applications for internships, scholarships, fellowships, travel grants and prizes. “We offer dedicated career readiness services and will even match our residents with a professional mentor to help secure internships, gain valuable work experience and navigate the ever-evolving job market,” he explained.
Each year, Dr MyIne encourages eligible residents to apply for an award-winning program from the McCusker Centre for Citizenship at UWA. “Our students can make a difference for the community while earning academic credits and gaining outstanding real-world experience,” he stated. More than 3,400 UWA students have undertaken internships at the McCusker Centre, and 97% say they would recommend it.
At St Catherine’s College, residents have numerous opportunities to network with industry partners, including professional mentoring and academic dinners, as well as access to a vast alumni network and exceptional internship opportunities, such as those offered by the McCusker Centre for Citizenship at UWA.
Psychology student Bryan completed his placement at WA Child Safety Services, a not-for-profit organisation that works alongside families, schools, and organisations to help prevent child abuse. He reflected on the importance of being curious and honest, “having the courage to ask questions when uncertain is a valuable skill.”
“The McCusker Internship experience has deepened my understanding of how our studies apply to real-world situations,” Bryan said.
College Co-President and psychology student, Tessa, completed an internship with Ascend Health Group, which led to a job offer. “College life has offered amazing opportunities, including networking that I wouldn’t have had back home. St Cat’s has enabled me to thrive both academically and socially,” Tessa said.
“Before the internship, I hadn’t considered marketing as a career. I was fortunate to land a marketing job offer through an internship at Ascend Health Group, and I’m really enjoying it.”
