Dr Jeri Childers works at the nexus of industry, education, and the world of work with a focus on preparing professionals to design more satisfying careers and start-up founders to launch thriving enterprises that align with their life's purpose.

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Jeri is the manager of engaged learning at the University of Technology Sydney in the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology,  responsible for internships, work placements, entrepreneur and innovation-focused industry project subjects like capstones, studios, graduate projects, and related activities that bring business leaders and their business challenges into the classroom and learning spaces.   She leads the faculty's global exchange activities, including global internships. 

Jeri Childers and her team are responsible for the engaged learning the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology Learning Precinct which offers students opportunities to meet community, business and academic mentors to collaborate on projects and start-up enterprises, and a a variety enterprising activities.

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Jeri Childers started the blog Engagement@work to connect employers, start-up founders, graduates, young professionals, business leaders, and academic staff to share perspectives on the future of learning, work, employability, and start-ups for more productive workplaces and more satisfying careers.