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Students in the Politics Major can apply to the Discipline Leader to complete an Internship under the subjects CRLP202 or POL346. For CRLP202, Career Ready Learning & Experience, students can work with the Politics internship coordinator, Nori Onuki, to identify relevant political internship opportunities in relevant political offices in the Illawarra or Sydney attached to the office of an elected politician, or within a part of government bureaucracy or a non-governmental organisation. The Careers & Employability team will support the student to gain University approval for the internship. Students will undertake duties as directed by their supervisor in that institution and internships will usually be completed one full day or two half days per week during the semester. Students will be required to complete academic assessment tasks through CRLP202 for subject credit. POL 346, Extended Internship Program, allows students to undertake a more in-depth internship experience. This includes through the Australian National Internship Program (ANIP), which is highly competitive and by application to the ANU. If selected students will undertake two months or more full-time work in as a parliamentary intern based in the offices of Members of Parliament and Senators and engaging with a range of activities that shape national policy-making. Placements in the Public Service or other agencies are also possible. The extended internship can also be used for in-depth internships at other governmental and non-governmental organisations, where work will usually constitute two full days (or equivalent) work per week over the semester. For students in other majors, The Faculty of Arts, Social Science & the Humanities internship program provides students with an opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in their degree in a workplace setting. Students are also encouraged to consider taking a Careers and Employability subject. In CRLP200 'Career Ready Learning and Practice' (6cp) students collaborate in interdisciplinary teams as consultants for an industry partner. CRLP200 is designed to help you gain practical skills in project management, professional communication, and teamwork while exploring strategies for your career development. In CRLP202 ‘Career Ready Learning & Experience’ (6cp) students complete a 100-hour approved internship and gain hands-on experience in a workplace setting. Through this subject, you’ll reflect on your internship, identify strengths, skills, and plan for future career opportunities.

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