Why our Programs work

Lab61 programs span the full lifecycle of our future workforce, from grade 5 to post employment up-skilling.

The aim of this full lifecycle approach is to pique the interest of younger primary school-aged students through the robotics academy, further learning for secondary school students through work experience programs, as well as empower and enable engineering graduates to start their career on the front foot through mentoring and industry placement programs.​

 

While some existing initiatives have some similar elements to the proposed Lab61 programs, we are the only fully vertically-integrated ecosystem that focusses on education through to an employment outcome.

Robotics Academy

Since operating its first Robotics Academy pilot in 2020, Lab61 has established initial seed funding from our founding partner NERA and our program sponsor Fugro. We are committed maturing the robotics, engineering and technology modules across the full eco-system of our programs starting with Robotics Academy.

Students from School years 5 -9 will be provided with a unique learning experience to access robotic equipment and programming engineers as teachers, mentors, and role models, from Nexxis, Lab61, and sponsor companies. They have access to a large fleet of robotic inspection equipment, demonstrations, stories, and insights from our people to inspire them into choosing a career in STEM. Nexxis successfully completed two Robotics Academies last year during school holidays, involving students in years 5-6 , including 30% female participation.

Work Experience

To educate, influence, and inspire the next generation in the rapidly emerging fields of robotics, engineering and technology through industry-led programs, hands-on experience and equal opportunity.

The work experience program includes secondary school years 10-12, through to university and TAFE students. Some students will come from our STEM program, and we will tap into our global network and graduate Engineers at Nexxis for mentors and role models. This program not only focus on technical skills but also the business and entrepreneurial skills that have made Nexxis a success. Under Nexxis we completed various rounds of work experience with an overwhelming intake and feedback from the participants.

Engineering School

Lab61 programs span the full lifecycle of our future workforce, integrating the training directly into tertiary engineering programs at leading universities.

While some existing initiatives have some similar elements to the proposed Lab61 programs, we are the only fully vertically-integrated ecosystem that focusses on education through to an employment outcome.

Industry Placement

Integrating our partners directly into our programs is crucial to our development roadmap. The goal at Lab61 is to see the robotics training and education journey come to fruition with industry placement, giving participants genuine opportunity to flourish.