# Employability Award
**Source**: https://employability.uq.edu.au/award
**Parent**: https://employability.uq.edu.au/
- [Register anytime to participate](https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/form.aspx?id=5918294)
## Develop the mindset and capabilities to be effective in any path you choose
The Employability Award is a structured program that recognises the personal and professional development you can gain from your involvement in activities above and beyond your academic studies. It is essentially a learning program that will guide you through a range of experiences and reflections to unlock your potential.
Participation is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students studying at UQ.
[How to achieve the Award](http://employability.uq.edu.au/award/overview)
[Activities Guide](https://employability.uq.edu.au/award/activities)
[Support & Resources](https://employability.uq.edu.au/award/resources)
[Conditions of Participation](https://employability.uq.edu.au/award/conditions)
[Application Stage - Written Task Guide](https://employability.uq.edu.au/award/application-guide)
[Application Stage - Interview Guide](https://employability.uq.edu.au/award/interview-guide)
### Information sessions
Want to know more about the Employability Award? Attend one of our information sessions, open to all undergraduate students and staff members, or book a one-on-one appointment.
[See all Employablility sessions](https://employability.uq.edu.au/events) [Book an Employability Award consultation](http://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/appointments/app/topic/116?siteId=1)
#### **Upcoming Employability Award Sessions**
Employability Award: Getting Started\
[Recording available here](https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetingrecap?driveId=b%21TqBV_6G6ckWd__wgtaMSnnLbu5dUmwlAhfkgDNmLQuneoMnNJSrOSp1qwmorXTlT&driveItemId=01H5XHRTYEOCGYTWJVW5CZZ6F7OAC56A76&sitePath=https%3A%2F%2Fuq-my.sharepoint.com%2F%3Av%3A%2Fg%2Fpersonal%2Fuqrcoll8_uq_edu_au%2FIQAEcI2J2TW3RZz4v3AF3wP-AVlXkIORIADrXfCwXRal0P0&fileUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fuq-my.sharepoint.com%2Fpersonal%2Fuqrcoll8_uq_edu_au%2FDocuments%2FRecordings%2FEmployability+Award+Getting+Started-20260224_130231-Meeting+Recording.mp4%3Fweb%3D1&iCalUid=040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E00800000000058D8A954F54DC0100000000000000001000000010928820ABB1954FB53ED5372D3A6738&threadId=19%3Ameeting_M2M1ODMwNWQtOWJjMi00YzgyLWI2NmYtZGYwMzJhZTA5ZDE2%40thread.v2&organizerId=86b1d664-86f6-4c30-8da8-2346c12b224c&tenantId=b6e377cf-9db3-46cb-91a2-fad9605bb15c&callId=089aa400-dfb5-4c33-b9da-9c40e336f0b3&threadType=Meeting&meetingType=Scheduled&subType=RecapSharingLink_RecapCore)
[Employability Award: Completing Your MCA Requirements With Confidence](https://employability.uq.edu.au/event/session/20735)\
Tuesday 7th April 2026, 12:00 - 12:45pm
#### Important dates
Semester 1, 2026 deadline - Sunday 12 April, 2026 (11:59pm)
Semester 2, 2026 deadline - Sunday 13 September, 2026 (11:59pm)
**Please note:** These are firm dates for your written application and no extensions will be granted. We recommend that you prepare to submit your application early to avoid disappointment.
#### Got Questions?
Check out our [Frequently Asked Questions](https://employability.uq.edu.au/award/faq) or [email us](mailto:employability@uq.edu.au)
## Benefits for students
Completion of the Award program is a rewarding process in itself. Other benefits include:
- The opportunity to become a reflective practitioner.
- Receive a digital certificate endorsed by the Vice-Chancellor and Academic Registrar,
- Access to professional development workshops and networking events; and
- Creating a greater sense of belonging by becoming more actively engaged at UQ and within the wider community.
## Opportunity awaits
Hear how Yunan used the Award program to seize new opportunities for development and shifted her mindset along the way.
## Kai-Yu, 2025 Award Recipient
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*"The Employability Award program has been a powerful source of motivation for me, constantly driving me to step outside my comfort zone and embrace new opportunities. Through trying, experiencing, learning, and sometimes failing, I realised that every challenge was an opportunity for continuous improvement. From volunteering and student leadership to internships, each experience helped me grow and refine my skills.\
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If you’re feeling unsure about joining the Employability Award program, let me tell you—you absolutely should! This program isn’t just a checklist or a title. It’s a roadmap that helps you grow, connect, and shine in a completely new environment. I used it as a guide to help me navigate this new world, one step at a time. I ended my journey not just as an international student, but as someone who found their voice, contributed meaningfully to the community, and became more confident in who I am."*
## Prachi, 2025 Award Recipient
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*"My Employability Award experience has been incredibly rewarding, both personally and professionally. I joined the program because I wanted to make the most of my time at UQ as an international student, and build skills that would support my future career.*
*The most important thing I learnt through the Award was the power of reflection. Regularly evaluating my skills, goals, and progress helped me become a more intentional learner and future professional. I also appreciated how the Award encouraged me to step outside of my comfort zone and actively build professional networks.*
*My advice for future participants is: don’t wait for the “perfect” opportunity—get involved early and try a mix of experiences. Each activity contributes something unique to your growth, and the program gives you a safe space to learn and improve."*
[Information for staff](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-experiences/uq-employability-advantage-award/uq-employability-advantage-award-information-staff)
Access to promotional material and resources for staff involved in the Employability Award.