AGCAS Community - North West England

'Great careers start' at the University of Cumbria

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:04:31 GMT

The University of Cumbria's strapline 'Great careers start here...' reflects its commitment in supporting students to realise their career ambitions in a challenging economic context.

New University of Bolton initiative improves commercial awareness

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:22:46 GMT

The careers service at the University of Bolton is working with Gradcore to deliver an innovative four-day programme aimed at final year students and graduates. The programme aims to improve the employability of students and grow links with employers and local businesses.

Case studies highlight award-winning work

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:52:28 GMT

A series of case studies has been produced to showcase the winning projects and initiatives recently commended as part of the AGCAS Awards for Excellence 2011.

The case studies have been compiled using the original submissions received from each AGCAS member service. They are intended to encourage and share good practice amongst HE careers professionals to help promote excellence in careers and employability work.

Chester shortlisted for UK Excellence Award

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:07:05 GMT

Careers and Employability at the University of Chester, in partnership with Student Support and Guidance, was recently shortlisted as a finalist for a 2011 UK Excellence Award by the British Quality Foundation (BQF).

Edge Hill University and Enterprise Rent-A-Car's winning partnership

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:13:19 GMT

The partnership between Edge Hill University and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (ERAC) has developed over ten years and is grounded in the excellent relationships that exist between the employer and the institution's Careers Centre. Beginning with one-off visits by the employer to careers events, this has now progressed to the integration of ERAC into the curriculum across diverse academic disciplines including sport, geography and business.

UCLAN and Shanghai's winning partnership

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:12:55 GMT

This is designed to help interaction between Chinese and British students, to enhance British students' international experience and employability and entrepreneurship competence. It is a joint programme between UCLan Business School, Futures (UCLan's Careers and Employability Service) and Shanghai International Foreign Trade (SIFT).

Sir Alex Ferguson's employability audit

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 18:48:46 GMT

Sir Alex Ferguson this week celebrates 25 years as Manchester United manager. To be continually employed for a quarter of a century is quite an achievement, especially in a field where job security is rare. From a careers professional's point of view though, it's interesting to consider what would happen if, perhaps through no fault of his own, Sir Alex had to look for work. Would he readily find another position in the same or another field? Is he still employable?

John Moores WoWs with skills certificate in Malaysia

Mon, 16 May 2011 15:11:00 GMT

The Graduate Development Centre at Liverpool John Moores University is working with Malaysia's largest public university, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), to deliver a one-year pilot programme, funded by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education, to offer the World of Work (WoW®) Skills Certificate to 100 students.

Senior Adviser Careers & Employability (0.75 FTE)

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:14:01 GMT

Careers Consultant (Fixed Term for 1 Year, 21 hours per week)

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:20:24 GMT

Gender Equality in STEM Workshops - for careers professionals in HE, FE and adult services (at locations throughout the UK)

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:00:52 GMT

A series of free one-day UKRC workshops to raise awareness of the need for widening career choice for girls and women in science, engineering and technology (SET). The workshops will run between February and May in various locations throughout the UK.

Liverpool Graduate Recruitment Festival

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:35:54 GMT

Over 70 graduate recruiters from a variety of employment sectors will use this event to showcase immediate-start graduate and work experience opportunities to talented students and graduates.

The Graduate Recruitment Fair, Manchester

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:13:59 GMT

A two-day fair with different exhibitors present each day, all of whom are recruiting for vacancies commencing Autumn 2012. A diverse range of employers are represented with large nationals and multi-nationals exhibiting alongside smaller local companies. There will also be a few institutions of higher education offering postgraduate opportunities, and a small number of voluntary organisations present. Usually around 180 exhibitors and approximately 5,000 visitors attend over the two days.

The Engineering, Science & Technology Fair, Manchester

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:20:15 GMT

A national graduate recruitment and work experience fair open to students and graduates from any institution.

The Finance, Business & Management Fair, Manchester

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:03:39 GMT

A national graduate recruitment and work experience fair open to students and graduates from any institution.

The Law Fair, Manchester

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:35:27 GMT

This fair is for any current student or graduate from any university who is considering a career in the legal sector. Exhibitors include leading City, national and local law firms, course providers and professional bodies, including representatives from the Bar, all under one roof.

Postgraduate Study Fair, Manchester

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:45:24 GMT

This fair is for any current student or graduate from any university who is considering doing a Masters or PhD. Over 90 exhibitors attend, all promoting their postgraduate courses.