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 McCusker Centre internships, and 97% say they would recommend it.

*“I was fortunate to land a marketing job offer through an internship at Ascend Health Group and I’m really enjoying it.”*

- Tessa Smith

In 2024, Bryan Chiam and Tessa Smith investigated the opportunities a McCusker Internship could offer. “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,” said Tessa.

“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,” she continued.

*“The McCusker internship has deepened my understanding of real-world situations.”*

- Bryan Chiam

Psychology student Bryan completed his placement at WA Child Safety Services, a not-for-profit working 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.

At St Catherine’s College, students have a multitude of opportunities to network with industry partners, from professional mentoring and academic dinners to a vast alumni network and exceptional internship opportunities like the McCusker Centre for Citizenship at UWA.

You can learn more about St Catherine's efforts to get students job-ready here.

Residents Get Job-Ready: The McCusker Centre for Citizenship at UWA