Study Melbourne Career Catalyst
About the program
Career Catalyst Background
Study Melbourne Career Catalyst is a new integrated, strengths-based employability program to support international students’ employment transition, career development and connections to industry.
The program will also strengthen the cultural capacity, social inclusion and empowerment of international students by raising awareness of international students as a highly skilled and globally connected talent pool. It will take a holistic approach to employment and economic participation of international students, aligning with the government’s innovation and inclusion agenda.
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Our Team
Chris Lee
Student Initiatives Program Lead
Chris is the Program Lead on employability, entrepreneurship and empowerment initiatives in Study Melbourne including Leadership Labs, Future Founders Festival and Student Ambassadors Program.
Kim Cleary
Student Initiatives Manager
Kim is the Manager of the Student Initiatives Team in Study Melbourne, and leads on policy and strategy, whole of government and sector consultation as well as strategic initiatives.