AGCAS Community - West Midlands

Engagement with alumni at the University of Birmingham

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 15:27:26 GMT

The University of Birmingham offers a range of opportunities to connect with alumni. As engagement increases, so does the opportunity to seek gifts: Birmingham's latest fundraising campaign has been boosted by the generosity of alumni. However, engagement with alumni is not just about seeking donations. The Careers Network aims to deliver a comprehensive service to both alumni and students, which includes the Alumni Leadership Mentoring Programme.

Warwick's programme of support for ASD students

Wed, 31 Oct 2012 10:40:55 GMT

Earlier this year, Anna Preston, Senior Careers Consultant, trialled a programme of support for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) students at The University of Warwick. Here, she shares her experiences of running the programme and of supporting students with particular needs.

University of Birmingham - a strategic commitment to employability

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:26:16 GMT

In 2010, the University of Birmingham started a year-long process of creating an institutional employability strategy. The process involved robust and objective appraisals of existing employability provision, including evaluation by an external consultant, an internal review focusing on value for money, and impact measurement and assessments on whether provision aligned with institutional strategic goals. The result was the creation of a pan-university employability strategy that included sector-leading investments in its employability services.

Careers and placement teams working together for postgrads at University College Birmingham

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 10:04:34 GMT

University College Birmingham's MSc and Postgraduate Diploma awards in Hospitality and Tourism have proved to be popular with international students. However, the economic downturn was seriously impacting the opportunities available for this group of students to complete a full-time, six month placement module. A revalidation of the programme, amending the optional placement requirement to three-to-six months part or full time, has given students a much wider range of opportunities through which to fulfil the placement requirement, including that of summer vacation work.

New Careers, Study Skills and Employability Zone at the University of Worcester

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:53:25 GMT

The eagerly awaited opening of the new city centre library in partnership with the County Council has led to the development of an exciting new campus-based Students' Centre on the site of the former library. This new Study and Advice Centre will offer a one-stop shop for all University of Worcester student enquiries including accommodation, finance, registry, welfare and, of course, careers and employability.

Aston's vision: placements on every course

Mon, 21 May 2012 11:59:47 GMT

In 2010 and 2011, Aston University had the highest percentage of all UK universities with students enrolled on courses involving integrated sandwich placements or year abroad programmes. Their ambition is to offer placements as part of every course by 2020.

Careers in Business Manager

Thu, 09 May 2013 09:15:55 GMT

Guidance Skills (Advanced), Warwick

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:46:57 GMT

THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL

A five-day advanced-level guidance skills course, aiming at expanding the professional competence of experienced careers advisers.

Career Development Learning, Warwick

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 14:07:44 GMT

This course is now full

A four-day course, and an optional module of the PG Diploma and MA of the AGCAS/Warwick CEIGHE qualification.

Research Workshop, Warwick

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:58:23 GMT

This one-day course is suitable for participants who have no or little experience of research. It may also be useful for those seeking a refresher or with experience of research in different contexts.

Career Information Learning Theories, Warwick

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:28:07 GMT

This one-day course will provide all information specialists with the opportunity to explore and synthesise different theoretical perspectives and to formulate and articulate their own theory of career information learning.

MBTI Foundation Programme

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:04:18 GMT

A four-day course delivered by OPP on behalf of AGCAS, qualifying you in MBTI Step 1, Parts 1 & 2

Challenges of Careers Work in HE, Warwick

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:01:51 GMT

THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL

A three-day course exploring the context in which HE careers operates. A mandatory module of the AGCAS/Warwick CEIGHE qualifications, but open to all.

Group Work, Warwick

Tue, 20 Nov 2012 14:24:54 GMT

This four-day residential course is intended for careers staff working or planning to work with students and other clients in groups and who wish to develop new approaches to planning and delivery.

Introduction to Guidance Interviewing, Warwick

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:02:54 GMT

A two-day practical introduction to guidance interviewing for advisers with little or no experience, or who are new to HE. It is appropriate to both short and longer interventions.

Challenges of Careers Work in HE, Warwick

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:59:10 GMT

THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL

A three-day course exploring the context in which HE careers operates. A mandatory module of the AGCAS/Warwick CEIGHE qualifications, but open to all.

Level A - Certificate of Competence in Occupational Testing, Warwick

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:09:53 GMT

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DATE STATED (1 JAN 2014) IS NOT THE DATE OF THE CONTACT DAY. THIS TRAINING IS OFFERED ONLINE ON A ROLLING BASIS. YOU WILL HAVE A CHOICE OF DATES.

AGCAS offers psychometric testing training at Level A via blended online learning, supported by a one-day face-to-face contact day with the trainer (Angus McDonald of Real Group).