Young people aged 14-19.

They are completely FREE for any young Australian seeking to discover their dream career!

You can enroll in as many as you like but we recommend sticking to one virtual work experience at a time so you can get the most out of the experience.

You can start whenever you want, whether that’s the school holidays or the regular school term. The virtual work experiences are self paced meaning you can work through it at whatever pace works for you!

You may wish to complete the entire experience in one go, or take breaks in between and complete over a four week period.

Our virtual work experience are completely online hence no in-person or physical presence is required. Although students are expected to engage with us and our industry partners during our video check-ins.

Because we get you! We get that you’re not sure, we get that making decisions can be hard. And we get the fears, pressure and expectation from family, siblings, school, friends and even yourself can be daunting.

Grandshake virtual work experiences are designed in partnership with local and global employers. You’ll finish with greater insights into and stronger relationships with people who work in your industry of interest.

Yes. Our virtual work experiences are designed for students who want a brief insight into the industry and those who want to take the next step. We have a range of opportunities including industry tours, job shadowing, mentoring, and our micro-apprenticeships (an opportunity similar to practical work experience).

As part of the growing movement towards microlearning, Grandshake’s employer-certified credentials are custom-made to help you upskill in your industry or area of interest. Earning microcredentials can help fill the gaps in your CV and expand your skill base. Visit Grandshake MicroCreds to learn more.

Within 7 days of completion you’ll be issued a microcredential (or digital badge). Follow the online link to download, email, or share your achievement  across Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and other platforms. Learn more about what you can do with MicroCreds here.