University of Leicester works with employers to develop the maths graduates of tomorrow

University of Leicester is working with graduate recruiters targeting maths students to enhance the curriculum.

With the graduate market becoming increasingly competitive, the University of Leicester is seeking to engage employers at an early stage in student development, by giving recruiters the chance to shape their involvement and impact on the curriculum.

The Department of Mathematics is committed to producing students who immediately add value in the workplace. Our courses develop employability skills such as independent research, business awareness, IT, presentation and teamwork. Through our new Employer Led Forum, we are further developing our programme of employer engagement across all courses and years.

Opportunities for engagement will include presentations by employers, work shadowing, employer generated projects and work placements.

Professor Jeremy Levesley, Head of Department said:

“This is a fantastic opportunity to find out how work related learning is delivered through the curriculum and to influence how this develops in the future. This new programme of employer led activities will really give our students the extra dimension in the graduate market”

This initiative is one of a number of new employer led programmes taking place at the University of Leicester, and follows the recent announcement that the University has introduced a new Award for Industry Awareness through which students can receive specialised training from graduate recruiters at FTSE 100 company, NEXT. Students receive on the job training at NEXT headquarters in Enderby, Leicester, taking part in business case studies and mock interviews by internal graduate recruiters.

The University of Leicester Careers Service offers a wide range of engagement activities to enhance the employability skills and prospects of students. These include careers fairs, skills workshops, The Leicester Award and a diverse range of activities based within the academic Colleges.

From: University of Leicester Press Office

University of Leicester and Holland Alexander in Skills Training Boost

University of Leicester works with Holland Alexander to train the next generation of Event Management Professionals

With the graduate job market becoming increasingly competitive, the University of Leicester has launched a new initiative with Holland Alexander to enhance the employability skills of its students.

The Holland Alexander Event Management Challenge gives students invaluable events management and PR experience, and will help them to jump start their future careers.

Director of the Careers Service Bob Athwal said:

“We are delighted to be working closely with Holland Alexander on a number of exciting initiatives to enhance the employability of our students. This challenge represents a fantastic opportunity for students to gain real life experience from one of the region’s leading events management companies.”

Students were required to devise and submit an events proposal to a fictional client: the successful candidates won the opportunity to attend an intensive training day at the Holland Alexander Leicester studios and two candidates will win the chance for on-the-job experience at a future event.

Holland Alexander Director Louise Holland commented:

“We are delighted to be working in close partnership with the University of Leicester this year and giving participants a unique insight into what we expect from graduates entering our business whilst helping them to develop the employability tools to succeed after university.”

The initiative follows the recent announcement that the University has introduced a new Award for Industry Awareness through which students can receive specialised training from graduate recruiters at FTSE 100 company, NEXT. Students receive on the job training at NEXT headquarters in Enderby, Leicester, taking part in business case studies and mock interviews by internal graduate recruiters.

The University of Leicester Careers Service offers a wide range of engagement activities to enhance the employability skills and prospects of students. These include careers fairs, skills workshops, The Leicester Award and a diverse range of activities based within the academic Colleges.

Source: University of Leicester Press Office