{"id":30586,"date":"2026-03-09T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T02:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/?post_type=oasis-news&#038;p=30586"},"modified":"2026-03-06T08:13:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T00:13:53","slug":"join-the-youth-committee-for-west-tech-fest-2026","status":"publish","type":"oasis-news","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/oasis-news\/join-the-youth-committee-for-west-tech-fest-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Join the Youth Committee for West Tech Fest 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Reading time: 1 minute.<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Want hands-on experience delivering one of WA\u2019s most exciting innovation festivals? WEST TECH NEXT is recruiting 4 to 6 students (aged 18 to 25) to join the Youth Committee for West Tech Fest 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is more than just a resume-builder. You\u2019ll work closely with the festival founders and core team on planning, marketing, community engagement and on-the-ground delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Stipend: $1,500 per committee member<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Global opportunity: 1\u20132 committee members may attend Slush (Helsinki) or Panath\u0113nea (Athens)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Curtin students: Participation can be formally recognised as part of your studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\"><strong>What you\u2019ll do<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Advise on attracting young people to the festival<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan and deliver an 18\u201325 year old-focused event during WTF 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assist with volunteer coordination and attendee experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create social content and amplify festival programs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support outreach to student and young professional networks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bring ideas to make the festival inclusive, accessible, and exciting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\"><strong>Who should apply<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students aged 18\u201325<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passionate about innovation, startups, technology, or the future of industry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keen to gain real-world experience, work in a small team, and make an impact<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\"><strong>What you\u2019ll gain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Behind-the-scenes festival delivery experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mentorship and exposure to founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Portfolio of events, projects, and content you\u2019ve delivered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Potential international festival attendance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\"><strong>Ready to apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apply now and be part of WA\u2019s next generation of innovators!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/westtechfest.com.au\/west-tech-next\/\">Visit the West Tech website<\/a> for more information and to apply. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications close: 5pm Tuesday 24 March 2026<\/p>\n\n\n<section\n                class=\"block block--no-indent cards \"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n    \n        <div class=\"card-grid\"\n         data-card-size=\"standard\"         data-card-count=\"1\"\n         data-card-background=\"white\">\n                    <div id=\"get-credit-towards-your-degree\" class=\"card\"\n         data-type=\"\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h2 class=\"h2\">Get credit towards your degree<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Did you know as a student within the Faculty of Business and Law, this opportunity can be completed as an internship and count towards your degree. <\/p><p>To check your eligibility and receive academic credit, connect with the Industry and Community Hub via email <a href=\"mailto:industrycommunityhub@curtin.edu.au\">industrycommunityhub@curtin.edu.au<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WEST TECH NEXT is recruiting 4 to 6 students (aged 18 to 25) to join the Youth Committee for West Tech Fest 2026. | Reading time: 1 min. 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