Go Wales Graduate Academy University of Manchester Careers Blog

Go Wales Graduate Academy University of Manchester Careers Blog Attention unemployed graduates currently living in Wales! You might be interested in the GO Wales Graduate Academy a free 6 week training programme aiming to provide you with the skills needed to develop a graduate career. The Graduate Academy consists of a 2 week residential training course and a period of work experience. 2 Week Residential Training Course Held in Lampeter at the campus of the University of Wales Trinity St David. The focus of the course will be on the key skills required in the workplace. You’ll learn about the role of management, develop your leadership potential and gain an understanding of the importance of marketing within an organisation. The course compromises of both taught and independent study units You’ll also get the chance to work on case studies, team projects, presentations and reports. Work Experience Lasting for about 3 ½ weeks this period of work experience will help you to develop contacts and help to develop skills to enhance your CV. You’ll be fully supported by GO Wales in arranging this work experience and will be assigned a work experience officer for the duration. You have a say in the type of work experience you do and will be expected to provide suggestions of employers to be approached â€" Get your thinking caps on now! Interested? The good news is that GO Wales have just opened applications for the next Graduate Academy due to take place in 24th February â€" 4th April 2014. Applications close 7th January but places are limited so I would recommend getting your applications in ASAP! For more information and to register to attend the Graduate Academy please visit the GO Wales website. If you are a graduate living in   England or Scotland use our   schemes and help nationwide page to find out more about the schemes and help available where you live. All Graduate employability networking work experience