Bella Herbert and Luqman Derar are currently working as interns with RMIT’s College of Vocational Education (VE).
Lucky enough to be selected for only three available positions out of hundreds of applicants, these students are learning on the job!
The College of VE internship program provides students with firsthand experience in a professional setting, allowing them to apply their academic knowledge to real-world scenarios and develop essential career skills.
The program also fosters valuable networking opportunities, connecting students with industry professionals who can guide and mentor them throughout their careers.
Many former interns have leveraged their experiences to achieve remarkable success, securing roles and contributing significantly to their fields.
We had a chat with Bella and Luqman to check in with them and see how things were going with their internship opportunities.
Luqman Derar
Luqman is studying the Advanced Diploma of Screen and Media (Content Creation and Design) following his completion of the Diploma of Screen and Media last year. While interning and studying, he is also working as a Women in STEM ambassador and is set to complete study at the end of this year.
How did you hear about this opportunity and what led you to apply?
I heard about CoVE internships through my course coordinator Nat Bates in 2024, he recommended me to try out for them if I do the advanced diploma. I always wanted to get better at some of my soft skills such as teamwork, I'm really used to independent work from university, so I figured I should branch out and work with more people.
What team are you working with and for how long?
I’m with the Operations team (in the College of VE), so I do both Health, Safety and Wellbeing as well as Facilities! I’ll be working with them till the end of this year.
Have you been surprised by anything you’ve learnt through this internship?
Honestly how much I’ve enjoyed it, I'm quite used to creative work, so I was pleasantly surprised how fun I found it. The job is really hands on and running around the place, which is so different from sitting on a desk and animating or programming.