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Whether you're a high school student exploring your options, a teacher seeking innovative educational programs, or a career advisor helping students navigate their paths, Education Quarterly has something for you. From student engagement activities to educational programs and tips for a career in software development and tech, we've got you covered.

Applications for our January 2025 Earn & Learn cohort close 30 November. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity!

Designed for Year 12 high school leavers, WiseTech’s Earn & Learn program offers a full-time, paid job as a software developer while also providing support through a four-year university degree. The program is open for students completing a computer science degree at any university in Sydney or Melbourne, and we partner with UTS to deliver a customized 4-year program.

We combine university recognized coursework, real-world experience at one of Australia’s most successful tech companies, and university funding to give students an unparalleled head-start on your career in tech.

What are the benefits of our Earn & Learn program? 

–    Permanent, paid employment as a software developer at WiseTech

–    Enrolment in a Bachelor of Computer Science Degree

–    A total remuneration, equity and uni fee package valued at ~$300,000* over four-years       ( *Terms available on the WiseTech website)

–    Technical education, training and mentoring by the industry’s best

Want to extend your computer science and programming knowledge? The Harvard CS50 online course is free and gives you:

–    a broad and robust understanding of computer science and programming.

–    the skills to think outside the box and solve programming problems.

–    experience with languages including C, Python, SQL, JavaScript plus CSS and HTML.

–    the opportunity to meet like-minded learners from all levels of experience.

Whether you're brand new to coding or you're ready to take your skills to the next level, there are a number of courses and opportunities to help you develop and refine your coding skills well beyond your high school years.

We caught up with two of our talented Earn & Learn Associate Software Engineers, Joyce Gao and Valin Kennedy, to get insights and tips to help you advance your coding skills and prepare for a career in tech. 

Teachers play a crucial role in helping students explore career opportunities and break down barriers related to gender, ethnicity, and other limitations. They can introduce students and their families to professions they may not have considered before. 

Traditionally, software engineering has been a male-dominated field. However, this trend is shifting. In this article, we hear from Holly Craig, Svetlana Lazareva, and Rianna Libdy—three women at different stages of their software engineering careers at WiseTech. They share their insights on why now is the perfect time for women to pursue careers as software developers. 

With the HSC in full swing, we wish all Year 12 students taking their HSC exams the very best. Make sure you take the time to get out, get some fresh air, listen to music to relax, and talk to the people around you. If you need support or want to talk to someone there are a range of free resources available including ReachOut and Kids Helpline.