Education Studies with Special Inclusive Needs

Education Studies with Special Inclusive Needs CAREER INSIGHT

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Introduction Your Education Studies and Early Childhood Studies (ECS) degree will equip you with a wide range of skills that you can apply to many roles within the sector, such as teaching, social and health roles, educational administration, community education and youth work. Although your degree would be an excellent foundation for these types of roles, remember that you are not restricted to these areas. Your degree will help you develop highly transferable skills in communication, ICT, numeracy, teamwork and self-management and will therefore improve your overall employability in a diverse range of fields including training and development and careers advice. In recent years, securing a graduate role has become increasingly competitive, so gaining relevant work or voluntary experience and engaging in extracurricular activities alongside your studies is crucial to demonstrate to prospective employers that you have the motivation to succeed in your chosen area and have developed the required skills. Being aware of the range of options open to you is essential to make an informed career decision. Researching different career pathways and entry requirements is essential preparation for your graduate career, so ensure you make the most of available resources, attend career events or employer talks, and take every opportunity to network with professionals to find out as much as possible about the career areas that interest you.

During the degree programme you will be given a comprehensive insight into the world of education and social care from both academic and professional perspectives. Wider themes like social science and life course development are studied alongside more specific topics such as safeguarding and inclusivity. An Education Studies degree offers specialist roles in PE, Early Years, Maths and Special Educational Needs depending on the career path you intend to take. ECS degrees can also lead to specialist roles such as health adviser, outreach worker and social worker.

The majority of those entering employment after graduation from similar degree programmes work in family centres, education and community roles. The type of jobs include: support work, advisory roles and administration within local authorities, working in third sector organisations, housing associations and service providers for children and young people. Further study is also a very popular option. The most popular courses include PGCE (teacher training) and Social Work.

Whilst many students will look for a career related to their degree it is also important to remember that this is by no means the only career route to consider. There are opportunities to enter a wide range of careers that are not related to your degree subject. For example, there are many Graduate Training Schemes (within both the public and private sector) and many of these employers accept applications from graduates with any degree subject (see below section for more information about Graduate Training Schemes).

In recent years, securing a graduate role has become increasingly competitive, so gaining relevant work or voluntary experience and engaging in extracurricular activities alongside your studies is crucial to demonstrate to prospective employers that you have the motivation to succeed in your chosen area and have developed the required skills. Being aware of the range of options open to you is important to make an informed career decision. Researching different career pathways and entry requirements is essential preparation for your graduate career, so ensure you make the most of available resources, attend career events or employer talks, and take every opportunity to network with professionals to find out as much as possible about the career areas that interest you. You should also consider setting up a LinkedIn profile and following relevant organisations or job boards via Twitter. Many employers use social media to post work experience opportunities so take advantage of using the site to help you make links with potential employers and find out more about what opportunities are out there.

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Typical Job options A degree in Education Studies and ECS can open up a number of career pathways in sectors ranging from community, education and the voluntary and third sector. You could start exploring typical job options via the Prospects website: http://www.prospects.ac.uk/options_with_your_subject.htm

Some job options within the Community sector include: • • •

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SOCIAL WORKER http://www.prospects.ac.uk/social_worker_job_description.htm YOUTH WORKER http://www.prospects.ac.uk/youth_worker_job_description.htm HEALTH PROMOTION SPECIALIST http://www.prospects.ac.uk/health_promotion_specialist_job_description.htm http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/explore-by-career/wider-healthcare-team/careers-in-the-wider-healthcare-team/ corporate-services/health-promotion-specialist/ CAREERS ADVISOR http://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers_adviser_job_description.htm COUNSELLOR http://www.prospects.ac.uk/counsellor_job_description.htm SCOPE’S leadership recruitment scheme is for disabled graduates, who work in selected partner organisations for up to a year http://www.scope.org.uk/support/services/work/employment-service

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PRIMARY/SECONDARY TEACHER http://www.prospects.ac.uk/primary_school_teacher_job_description.htm http://www.prospects.ac.uk/secondary_school_teacher_job_description.htm

You might also like to download our teaching factsheets from: www2.ljmu.ac.uk/careers/123871.htm

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http://www.prospects.ac.uk/learning_mentor_job_description.htm TEACHING POST 16/FE LECTURER http://www.prospects.ac.uk/further_education_lecturer_job_description.htm http://archive.excellencegateway.org.uk/page.aspx?o=320148 EDUCATION ADMINISTRATOR http://www.prospects.ac.uk/education_administrator_job_description.htm COMMUNITY EDUCATION OFFICER http://www.prospects.ac.uk/community_education_officer_job_description.htm TEACH FIRST runs a two year graduate scheme aimed at getting future world leaders to ‘teach first’. Members will come away with a PGCE, the opportunity to take a masters, and a network of friends and associates. They also have opportunities for undergraduates to engage with them and develop an understanding of Teach First by becoming a Brand Manager or attending their Insight Programmes http://graduates.teachfirst.org.uk/recruitment/undergraduate-opportunities/

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Some job options within the Third sector (community, voluntary and charity) include: •

ADVICE WORKER http://www.prospects.ac.uk/advice_worker_job_description.htm

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER http://www.prospects.ac.uk/community_development_worker_job_ description.htm

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CHARITY OFFICER http://www.prospects.ac.uk/charity_officer_job_description.htm

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CHARITY FUNDRAISER http://www.prospects.ac.uk/charity_fundraiser_job_description.htm

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VOLUNTEER CO-ORDINATOR http://www.prospects.ac.uk/volunteer_coordinator_job_description.htm

Internship Opportunities in the Third Sector The types of paid and voluntary roles within the third sector are extremely diverse and the above are just a selection.

Vacancies are advertised in the local and national press e.g. The Guardian and on the charities own websites. Some of the larger charities may have Graduate Recruitment Schemes and details will be on their websites. Graduate schemes are not as widespread in the voluntary and not-for-profit sector as they are in the commercial sector - many charities do not have the resources to run intensive training programmes and prefer to take on staff as and when they are needed in fixed jobs.

There are a small number of graduate schemes on offer and some organisations offer excellent internship opportunities, which may not lead to a graduate job but can give you a head start when applying for work. Some examples for you to explore include: • • • • • • • •

BARNARDO’S – they run a variety of voluntary internships in a number of departments. Most last for three months. http://www.barnardos.org.uk/get_involved/volunteering/volunteer_internships.htm THE BRITISH RED CROSS run a selection of voluntary internships in a variety of locations around the UK. http://www.redcross.org.uk/Get-involved/Volunteer/Internships CANCER RESEARCH UK runs graduate training schemes in science and research, corporate services, and fundraising and marketing. They also run an internship scheme, details of which can be found on their website. http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-us/charity-jobs/graduates-and-interns/graduate-scheme THE CHARITIES ADVISORY TRUST offers short internships (October to December) or early-entry ‘advanced’ internships (of varying length) for those who have two years’ work experience post-graduation http://www.charitiesadvisorytrust.org.uk DYSLEXIA ACTION runs a voluntary internship scheme that covers a range of departments within the organisation. http://www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk/get-involved MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT runs an internship scheme focusing on events, communications and fundraising. http://www.macmillan.org.uk/GetInvolved/Volunteer/Internships/InternshipScheme.aspx OXFAM offers internships lasting between three and six months and a long-term internship lasting between six and twelve months. http://www.oxfam.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer-with-us/internships-and-office-roles PEOPLE AND PLANET runs a 12-month paid internship to help graduates gain the skills and experience needed for a career in charity work or campaigning. It offers the chance to acquire skills such as time and project management, writing, public speaking, training and support and events organisation. http://peopleandplanet.org/careers/

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THE STARFISH GREATHEARTS FOUNDATION, an international development charity, offers voluntary internships at its offices in London.

WORKING FOR A CHARITY runs courses and work placements for people looking for paid work in the voluntary sector. http://www.starfishcharity.org/get-involved-uk

Target Jobs and Prospects also have significant information on their website about careers options in the charity and voluntary sector:

• http://targetjobs.co.uk/career-sectors/public-service-charity-and-social-work/341724-your-graduate-career-optionsin-charity-work

• http://www.prospects.ac.uk/charities_voluntary_sector.htm To find work placements and internships in charities and the voluntary work sector, you can also use the prospects search tool: www.prospects.ac.uk/work_experience.htm.

Other possible career options include: • WORKING IN THE NHS: the NHS is a major graduate employer in the UK, not just in medical roles, but in a range of

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administration and management-related positions. www.nhsgraduates.co.uk/ www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/ www.jobs.nhs.uk/index.html CIVIL SERVICE FAST STREAMER: http://www.prospects.ac.uk/civil_service_fast_streamer_job_description.htm http://faststream.civilservice.gov.uk/the-different-streams/ POLICE OFFICER: http://www.prospects.ac.uk/police_officer_job_description.htm POLICE COMMUNITY SUPPORT OFFICERS: http://www.policecouldyou.co.uk/police-comm-support-officer/index.html PLAY THERAPY: Play therapists help children to cope with psychological difficulties and traumatic experiences by enabling them to explore their feelings through play. Often those practising play therapy come from a range of health, social work and education backgrounds. There are training courses in play therapy, and whilst some people may be sponsored by their employers e.g. Social Workers, most people on the courses are self-funded. There are currently two professional associations which govern accreditation for Play Therapy training – one is BAPT www.playtherapycareers. org.uk and the other is PTUK www.playtherapy.org.uk. See these websites for more information.

HOSPITAL PLAY SPECIALISTS: Hospital play specialists work with sick children in hospitals, child development units, hospices and at the child’s homes after hospitalisation. They help to minimise the trauma a child may experience by being ill and separated from their parents and by undergoing treatment. There are courses at several colleges. Students on the course will be employed by a hospital or will be on a 200 hour placement organised by the college. Vacancies for jobs are advertised in the local press and Nursery World Magazine. For further information and details of the college courses contact: THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOSPITAL PLAY STAFF - www.nahps.org.uk HOSPITAL PLAY STAFF EDUCATION TRUST - www.hpset.org.uk

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The suggestions listed above are by no means exhaustive so we would encourage you to conduct further research to find out about additional careers open to you and consider other relevant options, e.g. based on previous work or voluntary experience, skills and interests. To explore job options by sector, check www. prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs.htm. You can also use career planning tools like www.prospects.ac.uk/myprospects_planner_login.htm and http://targetjobs. co.uk/careers-report to generate initial career ideas.

You are by no means restricted to the areas mentioned above and could use your skills, interests and work experience to enter careers in a variety of other sectors, including research, consultancy, marketing etc. Many graduate roles are open to candidates from any degree background or you could gain required qualifications by undertaking postgraduate study.

Ensure you research entry requirements for each area, e.g. will you need a degree in a specific subject? Is a 2:1 degree classification essential? Will you need to complete a postgraduate degree (e.g. for teaching roles or Social Work)? Is any specific work experience required? If it is, how could you go about gaining the required experience?

We also recommend that you download a copy of our “Planning your Career” guide from the Careers website at www2. ljmu.ac.uk/careers/123871.htm. This includes a list of useful questions to help you explore your career options and introduces you to the DOTS model to help you with your career planning.

Further Study Further study is another option for graduates from this degree course and the most popular courses include postgraduate Teacher Training, Social Work and Nursing.

Social Work Social work is a graduate profession and you will need either an honours or postgraduate degree in social work approved by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) in England. A Masters option is available for graduates holding a relevant degree and this two year course is available at LJMU. The application period generally runs from September to early January. A minimum 2:2 honours degree is needed for entry to the postgraduate professional training. Some universities will only accept applicants with at least a 2:1, so check with each individual institution. Applicants will also need to have passed GCSE (or recognised equivalent) maths and English at Grade C or above. You need to have relevant experience in a social work/social care setting before being accepted on to the postgraduate course. Gain as much work experience as possible, either through paid positions in community care settings or by undertaking relevant voluntary work. Download our hand-out called ‘Gaining Work Experience in the Health and Social Care Sector’ for advice and useful websites to get you started.

There are also two other options for training on the job in social work: FRONTLINE: A new, accelerated, two-year programme for graduates with a focus on leadership development. This is a new opportunity for exceptional people to become qualified social workers and lead change in society. Frontline participants will work with police, courts, schools, vulnerable children and families as children’s social workers. The programme will give participants the opportunity to develop valuable leadership skills to prepare them for influential

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careers in social work and beyond. It starts with a five-week summer institute, a year of on-the-job training in local authorities in London or Manchester (possibly being rolled out to other authorities in the future), followed by a year as a qualified social worker with the opportunity to study for a Masters.

To apply to Frontline, candidates need to meet the following conditions: •

At least grade C in English and Maths at GCSE (or equivalent), at least 300 UCAS points in your top 3 A-levels (or equivalent, excluding General Studies); a 2.1 (or equivalent) or higher in your first undergraduate degree (predicted or obtained); agreement to DBS (formerly CRB police check and be competence in IT and spoken and written English

For more information visit their website and register for updates and join their Facebook page and twitter feeds: www.thefrontline.org.uk.

STEP UP TO SOCIAL WORK: The Step Up to Social Work programme may be another possibility. It’s an alternative, accelerated entry route which combines work and study. Check the website for details of future student intakes: https://www.gov.uk/government/policies/supporting-social-workers-to-provide-help-and-protection-to-children/ supporting-pages/canparent-trial The minimum requirements for degree programmes are usually five GCSEs at grade C or above (typically including English, maths and a science) and two or three A-levels/Highers (or equivalent), typically including a science/health-related subject. Check with individual institutions directly.

Pre-entry experience is not essential, but relevant paid or unpaid work experience as a care worker or in some other work with people is good preparation. It is also a good idea to visit hospitals and talk to nurses directly about the role.

Nursing To become a nurse you will need to undertake a recognised nurse education programme. This could be a 3 year degree course or a shortened 2 year postgraduate course for graduates in relevant disciplines. Nursing courses combine academic study with practice learning, with time split between the university, which runs the course, and practical placements in a variety of NHS healthcare settings. The kind of placements you do largely depend on which specialism you choose. The branches are adult nursing, mental health nursing, learning disabilities nursing, midwifery and children’s nurse. Shortened nursing pre-registration courses are available to people with related degrees or experience. You will need to contact each university that you are considering to check if your degree subject is acceptable for entry.

The minimum requirements for degree programmes are usually five GCSEs at grade C or above (typically including English, maths and a science) and two or three A-levels/Highers (or equivalent), typically including a science/health-related subject. Check with individual institutions directly. Pre-entry experience is not essential, but relevant paid or unpaid work experience as a care worker or in some other work with people is good preparation. It is also a good idea to visit hospitals and talk to nurses directly about the role.

You can also find nursing courses using the NHS Careers course finder at www. nhscareers.nhs.uk. Other useful websites include:

• www.nmc-uk.org (Nursing & Midwifery Council) • http://nursing.nhscareers.nhs.uk/

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Teacher Training Unless your first degree is a Bachelor of Education (BEd) or a BA/BSc with qualified teacher status (QTS) for England and Wales, you will need further training to achieve QTS. To achieve qualified teacher status (QTS) you need to complete an initial teacher training (ITT) course. There are a number of options available and you need to choose the one which most suits your needs.

When deciding on the route to teaching you would like to take it is important to make sure you meet the entry requirements. You must be very clear on what you want to teach and who you want to teach so can you choose the best training option for you. All routes provide rigorous training and detailed preparation for a career in teaching. Although all courses meet the requirements for accreditation for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), not all award a PGCE qualification or Masters credits. The options available to you are: • • • •

PGCE: This is a University based training course led by Higher Education Institutions (HEI). www.education.gov.uk/get-intoteaching/ teacher-training-options/university-based-training/pgce SCHOOL DIRECT: This route offers trainees the opportunity to train to teach in a school. Schools work in partnership with HEIs requesting the subject routes they have a need to recruit for.

SCITT (SCHOOL CENTRED INITIAL TEACHER TRAINING) programmes are designed and delivered by groups of neighbouring schools and colleges. Training is led by experienced, practising teachers, and often tailored towards local teaching needs.

TEACH FIRST offers a two year contract in a challenging school, where you will also complete a Leadership Development Programme.

For more detailed information about the various routes into teaching and the importance of work experience downloads our factsheets (‘Routes into Teaching’ and ‘Gaining Work Experience to apply for teacher training’): www2.ljmu.ac.uk/ careers/123871.htm.

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION: Get into Teaching: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education.

Main employers Typical employers differ depending on graduates’ chosen career pathways. As described above, employers can range from the NHS, schools, local authorities, charities, housing associations and service providers for children and young people.

All occupational profiles listed on www.prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs.htm include a section on typical employers and vacancy sources, so use these as a starting point to research potential employers within the career areas that interest you. The type and size of your future employer will impact on your working environment, salary, career development or training opportunities, so ensure you start researching potential employers early on.

Graduate Training Schemes

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In addition, there are lots of graduate training schemes with large companies and many employers accept applications from graduates with any degree subject. If you are interested in these roles you will need to be aware of the graduate recruitment cycle. Many recruiters begin the graduate recruitment process during the autumn term for final year students.

Some placements are advertised then as well. Most closing dates are in November and December but some are earlier so it is important to start researching companies that you want to apply to early on.

Most of the large recruiters have a section on the student/graduate pages of their website that outlines the different steps of their selection process, so check these to find out what is required. For more information about graduate schemes, download the ‘Graduate Schemes’ guide from www2.ljmu.ac.uk/careers/123871.htm. Many of these opportunities are advertised in the Prospects Directory and the Targetjobs Directory (available Careers Zones or on the Prospects and Targetjobs website); on websites like www.milkround.com as well as on the organisations’ own websites. Check out the Target Jobs website for more information: http://targetjobs.co.uk/graduate-schemes. We also deliver a Graduate Schemes uncovered workshop on a regular basis. To reserve a place on the workshop visit: https://worldofwork.ljmu.ac.uk/events/.

Useful links and websites Here are a selection of key websites related to the above information, for a more comprehensive list download the ‘useful careers websites’ document for your course: • • • • • • • • • • •

LJMU VACANCY WEBSITE - http://ljmu.prospects.ac.uk/ PROSPECTS – Careers information and graduate jobs - www.prospects.ac.uk/ TARGETJOBS – Careers information and graduate jobs - http://targetjobs.co.uk/ MILKROUND – Graduate jobs, placements & internships - www.milkround.com/ JOBS IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR - www.lgjobs.com/, www.jobsgopublic.com/ GRADUATE TALENT POOL – Graduate internship opportunities http://graduatetalentpool.direct.gov.uk/ INFORMATION ABOUT POSTGRADUATE STUDY - www.postgrad.com/ NHS CAREERS – information about careers in health promotion and allied health professions such as dietetics - www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/ DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION – information about careers in teaching www.education.gov.uk/get-into-teaching TEACHING FACTSHEETS FROM THE CAREERS TEAM – information about postgraduate teacher training options and gaining relevant work experience - www2.ljmu.ac.uk/careers/123871.htm BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS: www.basw.co.uk/social-work-careers/

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Sources of work experience Download our mini-guide on “Making yourself employable whilst at University” from www2. ljmu.ac.uk/careers/123871.htm for an overview of the different types of work experience available and some general suggestions about finding work experience opportunities.

Some large employers may offer summer or year-long sandwich placements, but this depends on the type of industry. These are quite common in the retail, finance and accounting as well as business and consultancy sectors. Opportunities are generally advertised on websites like Prospects, Targetjobs or Milkround as well as the organisations’ own websites. Many placement schemes are open to students from any degree discipline.

Check your eligibility before making an application, as some summer placements are specifically aimed at second-year students. LJMU has been managing a summer internship programme for Level 5 students in recent years, so keep an eye on your LJMU inbox for details of any opportunities.

Many undergraduate students also secure work experience through a more ‘speculative’ or ‘creative’ approach, i.e. after contacting organisations directly through networking events, via email or through LinkedIn. Once you have some initial career ideas, undertaking work experience or voluntary work in these areas can be a great way not only to find out whether this role would be right for you but also to build up a network of professionals and organisations in your chosen sector, which can often lead to further work experience or even a full-time role after graduating.

Make sure you research the organisation beforehand and find out the best person to get in touch with. It is important that you demonstrate that you are interested in the organisation and have spent some time finding out what they do.

Even when applying to secure work experience for the first time in this industry, show the employer what you have to offer. Briefly evidence any relevant skills or knowledge you gained from your course. Look at the skills listed under entry requirements in the occupational profiles on Prospects (www.prospects.ac.uk/types_of_jobs.htm) and try to outline these on your CV, drawing on examples from your course and other work experience or extra-curricular activities to demonstrate how you developed these.

Useful websites to research a range of voluntary opportunities include www.do-it.org.uk/ and www. volunteeringliverpool.org.uk/. You could also contact LJMU Volunteering Manager Chris Prescott on 0151 904 6356 or c.j.prescott@ljmu.ac.uk to enquire about current opportunities. It is also worth researching relevant organisations/ charities and contacting them directly to find out about voluntary roles on offer. If you are interested in volunteering in schools or local youth clubs to gain relevant experience to apply for postgraduate teacher training programmes, contact organisations directly to find out about opportunities.

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Recruitment schedule Recruitment cycles and deadlines will vary depending on the type of work you are applying for. Again, research is key to ensure that you do not miss relevant opportunities. As a rule of thumb, the selection process takes longer in larger organisations, as they tend to receive a higher number of applications and use several different stages to reduce the number of potential candidates. As a result, application deadlines can be as early as October/November in your final year of study for a start date in August or September of the following year. If you are considering postgraduate study, find out if there are any specific closing dates for applications and when applications open. For example, applications for teacher training courses generally open at the end of November for courses starting in the following September.

You may also find work through small and medium-sized enterprises/businesses (SMEs). These types of companies don’t usually have structured training schemes but will recruit ‘as required’. They may use their own application form but most applications will be by CV and covering letter. These positions will be advertised on company websites, relevant recruitment websites, the Job Centre, and national and local newspapers. The ‘creative’ or ‘speculative’ approach to job hunting, outlined above, is also important when looking for graduate roles. Using your personal contacts and/or approaching organisations speculatively to look for work are common routes into employment.. If you see vacancies for more experienced professionals with employers that interest you, you could contact these organisations to find out whether they offer graduate opportunities as well. For more information about the speculative approach to job hunting, download a copy of our guide to ‘The Hidden Jobs Market’ from www2.ljmu.ac.uk/careers/123871.htm.

You can get advice about the recruitment process by booking a one-to-one appointment with a careers or employability adviser or you can attend relevant workshops arranged by the Careers Team.

Key events and networking • • • • • • •

Liverpool Career Fair: twice a year in March & October - Visit www.liverpoolfairs.org.uk for additional events Manchester Careers Fairs: open to students and graduates from any university; for details visit

www.careers.manchester.ac.uk/students/events

Careers and Employability events at LJMU: Keep an eye on our events pages at https://worldofwork.ljmu.ac.uk/events/ for details of upcoming employability workshops, networking sessions and employer talks.

LiverpoolSU Clubs and Societies: http://ljmu.unioncloud.org/groups#club-society LinkedIn: You could also consider setting up a LinkedIn account (http://www.linkedin.com/) to network online with professionals and organisations in your chosen industry LJMU Careers website - www2.ljmu.ac.uk/careers

Other information LJMUCentre for Entrepreneurship – Support for LJMU students and graduates interested in starting up their own business.

Further details can be found here: www2.ljmu.ac.uk/startup including eligibility, timescales and training dates.

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