The Australian Power institute is committed to helping the next generation of the Power workforce by developing your skills and opening pathways to industry. Our Undergraduate Program Power UP delivers this by:
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Connecting you with industry leaders and other power passionate peers to help you build your network.
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Working with you to Create innovative solutions to tackle the most pressing challenges in your industry.
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Helping you take Charge of your future with our job-ready professional development programs.
About the Power UP Program
A unique and exclusive program for:
Undergraduate students studying a power sector-related course; this includes engineering, mechatronics, data science and renewables. As a part of Power UP:
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You will receive invitations to join industry networking events.
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Entry to our annual Power UP Summit, where you and other students will work to solve real industry challenges.
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Become part of an industry talent pool and be notified of vacation placements and employment opportunities.
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You can apply to become one of our 100 scholarship recipients.
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Be invited to apply for funded tickets to industry conferences.
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Ability to compete in our annual Video Challenge with Cash Prizes. Check out last year's videos here.
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Access our exclusive library of industry relevant professional development modules and webinars.
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Receive API recognition and credentialling to give your Graduate application a boost with Industry recognised credentials.
Opportunities for undergraduate women
Take charge of your future now!
As a female undergraduate student, you will gain bonus access to:
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The API Powerful Women Leadership Program's networking and scholarship opportunities
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This includes networking webinars, mentorship from industry professionals, and scholarship opportunities for the API Powerful Women x Summer School Undergraduate Retreat (10x scholarships now up for grabs!)​
"I am currently immersed in my Summer placement at TasNetworks, made possible by the API, within the Substations and Assets team. The experience has been enriching, and I thoroughly enjoy my time here this summer.
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I am updating my workbook with experiences and skills gained during the placement, along with capturing photos to share with the API community upon completion. I look forward to staying actively involved in the API community and contributing to the field of mechanical engineering. Thank you once again for this fantastic opportunity!"
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- Bodhi Ruffels, Scholarship Recipient
As a part of the Power UP Program, you will also gain access to:
Power UP Video Challenge
What is the Power UP Video Challenge?
The Power UP Video Challenge inspires our budding Power Professionals to explore their ability to share their Industry placement experience and develop their communication skills. By sharing these experiences and their new industry knowledge, we can bring together the learnings for professional and personal development in students working towards a career in power.
Webinars: Power UP Inside Industry
What is the Power UP Video Challenge?
The Power UP Video Challenge inspires our budding Power Professionals to explore their ability to share their Industry placement experience and develop their communication skills. By sharing these experiences and their new industry knowledge, we can bring together the learnings for professional and personal development in students working towards a career in power.
Power UP Summit
What is the Power UP Summit?
The Power UP Summit is an annual online event hosted by the Australian Power Institute to showcase the experiences of students who have recently completed a vacation placement within the power sector.
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By sharing these experiences and their new industry knowledge, we can bring together the learnings for professional and personal development in students working towards a career in power.
TJ Effeney Award
What is the TJ Effeney Award?
The TJ Effeney award brings together a national group of over 20 students from across Australia, to attend the national conferences - ENA and EECON, including an afternoon of activities with the API and its member organisations.
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Successful recipients of the award will receive flights, accommodation and registration, as well as a number of activities arranged by the API.
The TJ Effeney award is for students seeking a career path in power, it is an opportunity to grow their knowledge and expand their industry network.
Backed by industry
A big thank you to our Members for their ongoing support
Governor Members
Principal Members
Industry Members
