Enhance your degree, make a difference, and hit the ground running
The Employability Award program encourages students to participate in extra-curricular activities and further develop their skills to become well-rounded, highly sought-after graduates.
This structured program recognises the personal and professional development students gain from involvement in activities that go above and beyond their academic studies.
What's in it for you
As as an Award participant you will be able to:
Find extra-curricular activities that suit you
Connect with like-minded peers
Network with key industry contacts
Develop leadership skills
Gain a global perspective
Attend exclusive events
Be recognised for your enhanced employability
Receive an award upon graduation
About the Award
About the Award
Resources
Information sessions
Want to know more about the UQ Employability Award? Attend one of our information sessions, open to all undergraduate students and staff members.
What our students say
Hear stories and advice from previous Award recipients
Kate Goodfruit
"It is arguably the best experience I have had to date, as I experienced the world of diplomacy first-hand through interning at the Australian Embassy, developed networks and connections with leaders around the globe, and reinforced confidence in myself and my abilities to achieve."
Yanyan Hong
"TED2018 was a life-changing experience and it was the most intellectually stimulating and satisfying event that I have ever been to. This experience enhanced my social networking skills, translation skills and most importantly it made me believe in the greatest potentials of ourselves."
Lewis Jones
"There were so many incredible experiences that came from the Employability Award program. It encouraged me to participate in a wide variety of activities beyond what I would usually consider, and also exposed me to a wide variety of employers, thought leaders and other high-achieving students."