Episode 6: Voices from the Field - A Conversation with Karen Brown

What is the CASE Asia-Pacific Graduate Trainee Programme (GTP)? Is it valuable to help my institution identify passionate advancement talent? In this episode, we hear from Karen Brown, Senior Manager, Planned Giving, External Relations, Development and Alumni, Office of the President and Vice-Chancellor at Monash University about her journey as a GTP supervisor since 2018. Now in its 3rd year, Monash has successfully recruited their past 2 graduates as full-time employees. She shares her experience working with current trainees and how Monash plans their programme in the current environment, including job rotations within different departments. She also touches on the importance of mental wellbeing of the trainees, ensuring they have a support system to rely on. Hear from first-hand experience on how the GTP is a two-way learning process, with not only the trainees learning from experienced colleagues, but also making an impact on the work environment at Monash.