Looking to get set to thrive in the new world of work? Want to fill the COVID-19 gap on your CV? Paddl Co. is calling for diverse students, graduates and research Ph.Ds from across Australia to register interest to participate in upcoming virtual hackathon inspired Challenges. No experience required!

Sponsored by the Australian Government's Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources and the Council of Small Business Organisations of Australia, Paddl's National Innovation Games are designed to support industries in every state and territory over the next two years. The series brings together students and graduates, small to medium businesses, corporates, the Australian Government and emerging talent to innovate on crucial topics and solve some of the greatest challenges facing Australia.

Working in an innovation team designed to replicate the workforce, you’ll get to problem-solve, ‘think outside the box’ and creatively develop practical solutions using all the knowledge you can harness in the virtual room! You’ll also have the opportunity to network with business owners and corporates and demonstrate your unique expertise and skills!


WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

  • Set yourself up for success, feel confident entering the remote world of work and improve your employability!
  • Experience a unique learning opportunity and develop critical skills for the future of work.
  • Register for an individual 15-minute one-on-one mentoring session with an industry professional - your chance to get personalised career advice!
  • Receive development feedback on your performance.
  • Work in a diverse remote team that mirrors the workplace.
  • Connect with like-minded individuals and employers, expanding your professional network.
  • Get tech-savvy by upskilling and learning new digital collaboration skills.
  • Gain invaluable experience working with real businesses to solve real problems.
  • Claim a new badge on your Paddl Profile
  • There are also lots of prizes to be won!


WHAT'S INVOLVED?

Paddl Games are intensive, creative and fun Challenges that bring together emerging talent and industry to collaboratively problem-solve and deliver on solutions in a matter of hours! Paddl Games are structured to enable ‘inclusive innovation’ by bringing together a highly diverse group of people.

You will be placed in a diverse innovation team with inspiring students, graduates, PhDs and industry experts from all backgrounds, levels, skill sets and types of lived experience. Your team will also include representatives from industry and an experienced Paddl Facilitator, who will guide and support you every step of the way!

You will learn and practice elementary design thinking skills - skills that you can take away for life. No prior experience in design thinking is necessary!


APPLICATION PROCESS
Register your interest today, so that when the next Challenge is announced, you’ll be notified via email and provided with further details on how to submit an application.

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