north east regional extra | December 22 - 28, 2021
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December 22 - 28, 2021
Excellent choice for post-graduate employment
By BELINDA HARRISON
FOR the sixth year in a row, Charles Sturt University (CSU) has been ranked first for full-time graduate employment among Australian universities. “Our courses are co-designed with industry and include extensive practical experience, which means our graduates are sought after and valued by employers,” Charles Sturt University Vice-Chancellor Professor Renée Leon said. The 2021 Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching Graduate Outcomes Survey (GOS) was completed by 127,827 Australian university graduates and focuses on their employment outcomes four months after leaving university. Results revealed that 84.7 per cent of Charles Sturt’s 2020 graduates were in full-time employment four months after graduation - the highest rate among Australian universities and substantially above the sector average of 68.9 per cent. “The 2021 Graduate Outcome Survey’s results are another example of how the university connects students with the knowledge and wisdom to shape the world,” Professor Leon said. “Our graduates are career-ready and able to apply their knowledge immediately to make a meaningful impact in the workforce. “Topping the national rankings for full-time employment six years in a row is an excellent result for Charles Sturt University, its staff, and its students prospective and current.” “The increase in Australia’s graduate employment compared to last year was welcome news for graduates as they hit the ground running and enter the workforce impacted by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions,” Minister for Education and Youth, the Honourable Mr Alan Tudge, said.
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◆ SIX OF THE BEST: Charles Sturt University (CSU) has been ranked first for the sixth year in a row.
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