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Careers and employability

CAREER MENTORING SCHEME

How is this affected by coronavirus?

As well as online careers resources and tools, USW delivers a comprehensive programme of webinars and virtual employment events, along with virtual and remote work experience. One-to-one guidance and coaching is available. *These provisions may change.

Career-relevant courses

USW’s partnerships and industry links mean that what students learn on their course is informed by practice and reflects real life.

Careers support

USW Careers can help students find opportunities and consider their career options. It also offers practical help with job applications and interview techniques.

Network75

The Network75 scheme is like a degree apprenticeship, combining work and study to improve students’ employability. Subjects covered are engineering, surveying, computing, business, accounting, law and chemistry.

Highlighting industry opportunities

Themed careers weeks highlight opportunities within sectors such as the NHS or the environment, or focus on how skills such as Welsh language can enhance career development.

Skills-focused webinars

USW provides a range of webinars throughout the year that cover important skills such as networking, developing online profiles on LinkedIn or simply navigating the application and interview process.

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Extracurricular and co-curricular activities

How is this affected by coronavirus?

Virtual and socially-distanced Welcome events run for new students. Specialist support is available via MS Teams or telephone. Webinars, courses and events have been delivered virtually throughout the academic year. *These provisions may change.

Student Enterprise helps students who want to work freelance or develop a business idea, with one-to-one support and mentoring.
The Careers Service provide personal and professional skill-development opportunities.
Student-to-student mentoring schemes provide practical support for new students.
The mentoring scheme also offers weekly sessions focusing on academic work.

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Volunteer and placement opportunities

PLACEMENTS PAID OPPORTUNITIES PLACEMENT SUPPORT STUDY ABROAD OPPORTUNITIES

How is this affected by coronavirus?

The Placement team has developed new opportunities in response to the pandemic to ensure that students can continue to access work experience. These include remote, virtual and simulated placements. *These provisions may change.

A dedicated team supports students to find career-related work experience in the UK and overseas.
Students are supported in gaining work experience alongside their studies, including paid placements and volunteering.
Online resources help students to get the most out of their work experience opportunities.
An internship and enterprise scheme provides paid work experience opportunities or funding pitches for graduates.
A dedicated team supports students on all courses to find placement opportunities.

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