Supporting education
We recognize that as a technology company our business relies on technology and industry experts and, as such, we have always been a strong supporter and advocate of education and training in the broader community by supporting and investing in skills development.
WiseTech partners with multiple educational institutions to not only inspire the next generation of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) leaders but provide learning opportunities for our existing workforce and supply chain professionals working in the logistics industry which we serve.
We're especially passionate about supporting education because early exposure to the exciting and creative world of digital technology for young people is critical. Through this, we hope to encourage and empower the next generation of young people to work in tech and draw them to WiseTech..Our education programs actively develop new pools of talent for our organization, with many of our entry-level software developers first encountering WiseTech at in-school or extra-curricular initiatives the business has supported over the years.
We have comprehensive development programs at multiple levels to grow and retain our workforce, as team members have told us how much they value continuous learning and development. Read more about on-the-job learning for our existing workforce here.
Earn & Learn Program
In 2023 we launched our new Earn & Learn Scholarship Program, which combines working as an Associate Software Engineer at WiseTech with part-time university study.
Earn & Learn participants contribute to WiseTech as Associate Software Engineers, working full time with WiseTech while also completing a university degree in Computer Science. While this program is in its second year, we are already seeing that these young developers are demonstrating skills similar to or stronger than a typical graduate.
The university coursework they complete is a carefully crafted course, developed in collaboration with our partner universities. This combines on-the-job training at WiseTech, with coursework co-developed with universities, as well as university coursework delivered on a modified timetable. Our team members will complete their degree in four years and have ongoing positions at WiseTech Global.
This program provides a compelling pathway to bring in the best young talented people in Australia. The opportunities it provides and pathways to entry are designed to attract a diverse range of participants.
We established WiseTech Academy in 2018 as a wholly owned subsidiary of WiseTech Global, to offer accessible, affordable, online technology and global supply chain logistics learning.
The objective of WiseTech Academy is to help improve the skills and knowledge of professionals working in our industry and provide a steppingstone for individuals looking to launch their career in the world of supply chain logistics.
The Academy catalogue includes diploma-level courses in customs broking and international freight forwarding. It offers accredited training in handling dangerous goods and in biosecurity. It also offers a range of free and very competitively priced courses for industry participants, customers, and the general public.
Visit the WiseTech Academy website to learn more.