Industry Programs
What are Industry Partners?
Industry Partners provide opportunities to solve real world case studies using industry software and hardware, and design thinking.
Students could be presented with a challenge to collaboratively analyse, research and develop ideas for potential solutions, before presenting prototype and potential solutions.
Industry Programs allow students to collaborate with innovators whilst honing their skills and knowledge into a career pathway.
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Benefits
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Engage directly with future talent in the Brimbank region
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Contribute to developing STEM skills and innovative thinking in young people
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Strengthen ties with local schools and community
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Gain fresh insights and solutions from student teams
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Demonstrate corporate social responsibility and commitment to education
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Delivery
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Short-term collaborations: Guest speaking, mentoring, site tours
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Project partnerships: Co-designed design sprints or embedded curriculum projects
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Long-term partnerships: Strategic collaborations to shape ongoing Tech School initiatives
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Key Features
Industry Challenges: Co-developed with partners to reflect real workplace issues.
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Supervised Mentorship: Industry professionals guide students during workshops and sprints.
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Workplace Exposure: Site visits, guest speakers, and career conversations.
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Innovation Projects: Students prototype solutions to industry challenges using Tech School resources.
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Showcasing Outcomes: Opportunities for students to present ideas to industry leaders, stakeholders, and community.
Example: Case Study
This case study highlights a successful collaboration between our Tech School and a leading industry partner, showcasing how co-designed, real-world learning experiences can inspire students, build critical skills, and strengthen pathways into STEM careers.
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Through this partnership, students engaged in hands on, project based learning aligned with current industry challenges and technologies. The collaboration would not only enhance student engagement and outcomes but also demonstrate the power of education industry alignment in shaping a future-ready workforce.
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Not all industry engagements will look like this, we will work with organisations to ensure there is mutual benefit but focused on students.
Step 1
Partnership Setup
Podcasting agreement in place
Tech School + organisation agree on collaboration goals
Define resources: funding, mentors, judges, marketing support
Step 2
Student Focus
Course structure developed, technical + business skills integrated to organisation which provides guest speakers and any case studies
Tech School runs program to students with Company focus, branding for program visibility & credibility
Step 3
Course Delivery
Week 1–3: Technical skills (recording, editing, sound design)
Week 4–6: Content creation (storytelling, branding, audience building)
Week 7–9: Business & marketing (monetisation, sponsorship, promotion)
Week 10: Final production + pitch
Step 4
Showcase
Students present finished podcasts to a judging panel (Tech School + Company reps)
Criteria: creativity, technical quality, business viability
Step 5
Recognition
Winner selected receives supervised mentorship from company experts + funding for marketing launch
Other students receive feedback, certificates, and possible internship pathways
Step 6
Pathway
Company continues to mentor winners
Tech School + Company evaluate impact, plan next cohort
Potential scaling for wider programs, other media areas
Internship?
Partner with us
We welcome industry partners who are passionate about shaping the future of education and inspiring the next generation of innovators.
By collaborating with Brimbank Tech School, your organisation can connect with local students, share expertise, and co-create authentic learning experiences that reflect the real challenges and opportunities in your sector.
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If you’re interested in exploring partnership opportunities, please reach out to us at brimbank.tech@edu.vu.au, we’d love to discuss how we can work together.
