Where there’s a WIL, there’s a way: upwardly mobile young men pursuing non-formal WIL opportunities to enhance employability

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Table 1. Area of study and informal WIL experience.

Student	Area of Study	Non-formal WIL Experience
Manny	Bachelors in Mechanical and Mechatronic Engineering/Bachelors in Education	Volunteer youth work, Student Support Officer (local school)
Isaac	Bachelors in Sport Science and Bachelor of Psychology, Counselling and Interpersonal Skills	Qualifies as Personal Trainer, employed at local gym
Vuong	Bachelors Degree in Pure Maths (Advanced)	Student Support Officer (local school)
Avery	Double degree in Management and Finance	Attains managerial position at Hungry Jack’s
Campbell	Bachelors in Accounting/Bachelor of Commerce	Management role in call centre of superannuation company
Kinsley	Bachelors in Education	Student Support Officer (local school), Indigenous Student Ambassador (university)