Careertrackers Png

As a visionary non-profit program, we believe in two fundamental principles. First: every student in Papua New Guinea—irrespective of their gender, wealth, cultural background, or connections—deserves the opportunity to convert their degree into a successful professional career. Second: businesses in Papua New Guinea deserve the broadest possible access to a well-trained talent pipeline of university graduates who are business-savvy, highly motivated and loyal. CareerTrackers PNG was established in 2018 and run as a regional pilot program by CareerTrackers, a First Nations Australian internship program, until 2022 when CareerTrackers PNG was incorporated as a PNG-led, independent non-profit organisation. CareerTrackers PNG is a human capital development program that supports disadvantaged communities in PNG to access world-class professional development opportunities, linking undergraduate students into multi-year paid internships with industry-leading employers to prepare them for success at university, in their chosen profession, and in leadership roles within their communities. The CareerTrackers PNG program engages 3 target groups; students from remote areas, students from families without formal incomes, & female STEM students – all of whom have overcome great adversity to access tertiary education. Once screened & selected for the program, we link them with partnering employers for paid internships & provide year-round leadership training & professional development.