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A new five-year agreement will offer students internships to earn real-world experience in the workplace.
Physical security software firm Genetec has announced a newly inked five-year partnership with Western Sydney University to help expand Australia’s technology workforce.
Under the partnership, full-time students at the university will be able to undertake semester-long internships at the Genetec Sydney Experience Centre, based in Sydney’s Tech Central Hub.
At the Hub, students will be able to work across a selection of departments, including marketing, sales, and tech support, while also being mentored by experienced professionals in their chosen area of expertise.
“By providing meaningful opportunities, robust training, and a strong sense of community, we aim to empower the next generation of talent to reach their full potential,” George Moawad, country manager for Oceania at Genetec, said in a statement.
“We’re excited to collaborate with Western Sydney University to play a role in developing and boosting Australia’s digital skills capability. Real-world immersion will give the students the opportunity to develop the ‘skills’ necessary to succeed in the workplace.”
Hind Benbya, dean of the school of business at Western Sydney University, said industry partnerships were a key part of growing Australia’s technology workforce.
“Western Sydney University‘s educational approach and course structure aligns with contemporary industry needs and are designed to develop entrepreneurial leaders and innovative thinkers who are equipped to succeed,” Benbya said.
“Collaboration between the government, with private sector companies such as Genetec, and educators is essential to upskill today’s workforce for the jobs of tomorrow. We look forward to working with Genetec to empower Australian students with workplace skills to succeed in the digital economy.”
The first student intake to the program began in March 2025, with a second to follow later this year in July.
David Hollingworth has been writing about technology for over 20 years, and has worked for a range of print and online titles in his career. He is enjoying getting to grips with cyber security, especially when it lets him talk about Lego.
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