What is the My Work Placement Story competition?
The My Work Placement Story competition is organised by The Youth Partnership and invites Year 10 to 12 students who have completed a VET work placement through the organisation to submit a short video. The competition aims to showcase students' personal work placement experiences, highlighting both challenges and achievements.
What are the prizes for the My Work Placement Story competition?
The prize for the My Work Placement Story competition is a $1,000 cash award. The winning entry will be announced at the 2026 VET Awards at Parliament House, recognising the student's creative and insightful portrayal of their work placement journey.
When does the competition close?
The competition closes at 5 PM AEST on Friday, 21 August 2026. Entries must be submitted by this deadline to be considered for the prize.
How do I enter the competition?
To enter the competition, students must complete an online submission form and include a link to their video saved on a cloud service like Google Drive, OneDrive, or Dropbox. The video should meet all format, content, and length requirements, and permissions must allow viewing and downloading. Entries must be submitted by the closing date.
Who is eligible to enter the My Work Placement Story competition?
Eligibility for the My Work Placement Story competition is limited to Year 10 to 12 students who have completed a VET work placement arranged by The Youth Partnership between 13 October 2025 and 21 August 2026. Students must also obtain necessary approvals from their host employer and parent/guardian.
How is the winner selected?
The winner of the competition will be selected from eligible entries that meet all specified criteria. The selection process will focus on creativity, authenticity, and insightfulness of the video content.
How will the winner be notified?
The winner will be announced at The Youth Partnership VET Excellence Awards at Parliament House in September 2026. Further details on notification methods are not specified in the terms.
Who is the promoter of the My Work Placement Story competition?
The promoter of the My Work Placement Story competition is The Youth Partnership, an organisation that facilitates vocational education and training work placements for students in Australia.