Students as Partners 2024 Showcase & Student Development Workshop

We are delighted to invite you to the Deakin University Students as Partners End of Year Showcase. This event is a unique opportunity to celebrate the contributions of our student partners while also focusing on your professional growth.

The event combines a Professional Learning session on effective networking strategies with a showcase of our diverse student-staff partnership programs and projects. Join us to reflect on our shared achievements, expand your career prospects, and connect with peers and professionals across the university community.

Register for the Student Professional Development Workship, the End of Year Showcase - or both!

Event Details:

• Tuesday, 10th December
• 9:30am - 3:00pm
• Deakin Downtown

Key Benefits:

• Networking Enhancement: Engage with industry professionals to gain insights on effective networking strategies and build lasting professional relationships. This event is an excellent platform to expand your network and connect with influential figures in your field.
• Skills Development: Participate in peer-led sessions to develop practical tools for translating your student partner experience into impactful resume statements and self-promotion strategies.
• Broaden Your Network: Our unique +1 approach invites you to bring a guest, facilitating connections with Deakin staff, students, and external professionals.

Student Development Workshop (9:30am - 11:30am):

Lachlan Malden: "Telling Your Partnership Story"

This workshop will focus on how to effectively articulate and leverage your partnership experience to enhance your professional and personal narrative.

Zoe Styles: "Crafting Your LinkedIn Persona"

This workshop will focus on providing insights into creating a compelling LinkedIn profile that highlights your skills and experiences, as well as optimizing your online professional presence.

Students are encouraged to bring a plus-one! Just order them a ticket.

Student and Staff Mixer (11:30am - 12:30pm):

We invite staff to join the workshop, meet and network with student partners. Followed by lunch.

2024 Showcase (12:30pm - 3:00pm)

Showcase agenda TBC

By participating in the Showcase, you will:

• Develop advanced networking skills crucial for your career.
• Gain insights into leveraging your student partner experiences for professional advancement.
• Establish valuable connections that could lead to future opportunities and collaborations.

Additional Benefits:

• Complimentary Registration: The event is free of charge.
• Catering Provided: Enjoy catered refreshments with an option to list your dietary requirements during registration.

Bringing a plus-one

Plus-ones need to have their own ticket. If you are registering yourself and your plus-one, you can enter their details after clicking Register. Alternatively, your plus-one can register their own single ticket via the event link.

The Students as Partners Showcase is an excellent opportunity to enhance your professional skills, network with key individuals from your faculty and discipline, and prepare you for success in your careers whatever that may be.

We hope to see you there!

Host or Publisher Equity-First Students as Partners, Office of the Dean of Students