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</div> </div> <article class="region region-content"> <div class="region-inner"> <section class="node-content view-mode-full"> <div class="field field--name-field-body-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field-item"> <div data-embed-button="image" data-entity-embed-display="view_mode:media.medium" data-entity-embed-display-settings="[]" data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="6e5e7ae1-02a9-44c8-8ede-9d0319ecf46d" class="align-right embedded-entity" data-langcode="en"><div class="standard media media--type-image media--view-mode-medium"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field-item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/images/conx_logo_0.png?itok=B9JjqPXm" width="240" alt="Co-NNECTIONS logo" title="Co-NNECTIONS " loading="lazy"> </div> </div> </div> <h2>A unique professional development program for students from diverse backgrounds at UNSW.</h2> <h4> </h4> <h4><span lang="EN-US">Co-NNECTIONS offers opportunities to gain professional skills and practical experience in the workplace, alongside your study. It is a program for students from low-SES, rural and remote and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.</span></h4> <h4> </h4> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-paragraphs-content field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--paragraphs-region field-items"> <div class="field-item"> <div class="paragraph type-content-highlighted section-style-grid background-default-hue foreground-default-hue"> <div class="field field--name-field-highlighted-paragraph field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--paragraph-children field--paragraph-nodes field-items-2 field-items"> <div class="field-item"> <div style="background-image: url(https://www.connections.unsw.edu.au/sites/default/files/styles/background/public/images/IMG_1887_3.jpg?h=4faa6dab&itok=yAGCYdAm); background-size: cover;" class="paragraph type-content section-style-standard background-default-hue foreground-default-hue grid-no-grow"> <div class="field field--name-field-body-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field-item"> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-item"> <div class="paragraph type-content section-style-standard background-unsw-hue foreground-default-hue grid-no-grow"> <div class="field field--name-field-body-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field-item"> <h2>Students</h2> <p><span><span><span>Managing the daily demands of studies, casual work and responsibilities at home can be tough. Somehow you also need to think about life after uni and building your career. But what if you don't have the industry know-how, contacts, or confidence to get started?</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>That's where Co-NNECTIONS comes in! This unique program gives you access to a range of great organisations, professional networks, and real-world experience to build your confidence and help plan your career after uni.</span></span></span></p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field-item"><a href="/students"><span class="field--name-field-link__text">Find Out More</span><span class="material-icons" title="">chevron_right</span></a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-item"> <div class="paragraph type-content-highlighted section-style-grid background-default-hue foreground-default-hue"> <div class="field field--name-field-highlighted-paragraph field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field--paragraph-children field--paragraph-nodes field-items-2 field-items"> <div class="field-item"> <div class="paragraph type-content section-style-standard background-alternative-hue foreground-default-hue grid-no-grow"> <div class="field field--name-field-body-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field-item"> <h2>Industry Partners</h2> <p><span><span><span>The Co-NNECTIONS program offers a unique talent pipeline for organisations who value diversity in their workforce, as well as the opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people from diverse and often challenging circumstances.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Organisations can get involved in the program by providing an onsite workshop or networking event, mentoring individual students in the program, or offering invaluable professional experience through an internship.</span></span></span></p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-link field--type-link field--label-hidden field-item"><a href="/industry-partners"><span class="field--name-field-link__text">Find Out More</span><span class="material-icons" title="">chevron_right</span></a></div> </div> </div> <div class="field-item"> <div style="background-image: url(https://www.connections.unsw.edu.au/sites/default/files/styles/background/public/images/IMG_1309_1.jpg?h=53dfa61f&itok=t9LgiipA); background-size: cover;" class="paragraph type-content section-style-standard background-default-hue foreground-default-hue grid-no-grow"> <div class="field field--name-field-body-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field-item"> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field-item"> <div class="paragraph type-body-content section-style-standard background-default-hue foreground-default-hue grid-no-grow"> <div class="field field--name-field-body-text field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field-item"> <div data-embed-button="image" data-entity-embed-display="view_mode:media.small" data-entity-embed-display-settings="[]" data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="bf45d7db-5a67-4684-af1f-a854bc5d230a" class="align-right embedded-entity" data-langcode="en"><div class="standard media media--type-image media--view-mode-small"> <div class="field field--name-field-media-image field--type-image field--label-hidden field-item"> <img src="/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/images/ArielBooth.png?itok=3jWdL9XZ" width="140" alt="Ariel Booth" title="Ariel Booth" loading="lazy"> </div> </div> </div> <blockquote> <p> <em>I am sure I speak for everyone when I say it means a lot that this program gives students like us an opportunity. This program and placement have really helped me develop my self-awareness, professionalism, and confidence. It has instilled a self-belief that was missing before! 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