HELPING YOU GET career ready .
We aim to give you all you need to succeed in the world of work .
Work-related learning
Our courses are designed to give you a range of transferable skills , so you can show employers you have got what it takes to get started Working environments such as our Dental Academy and industry-standard newsroom for journalism students , let you develop and practise the real-world skills you will need for your professional career Many courses are accredited , approved or recognised by Professional Statutory Regulatory Bodies – this shows employers you have the specialist knowledge and skills needed for those professions Our Innovation Connect community programme helps students get started with their own businesses We organise regular visits from employers , many of which run career-specific seminars , to give you a head start on your job hunt
Part-time work
Many students choose to work part time while they study to boost their income and learn new skills Portsmouth is a city with a wide range of part-time jobs The Careers and Employability Service can help you find part-time work In a typical year , we advertise hundreds of part-time opportunities with a wide range of employers and the University
Getting you on the career ladder
The Careers and Employability Service can help you develop your abilities and find opportunities to achieve your ambitions You can access the Service for free up to five years after you graduate You will benefit from career planning advice Help with finding and applying for graduate jobs Support to start your own business A personal tutor who can provide guidance on professional development
Placements with world-leading companies
Over 3,000 students a year engage with real-life businesses and organisations , operating both domestically and globally . So if you are looking to get some incredible work experience during your studies , Portsmouth is your place . Work placement years are available with most courses .
Placement organisations include :
Citizens Advice – Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust – Microsoft – Portsmouth Football Club – BAE Systems – Bosch – IBM – Walt Disney UK – Airbus – Sky – Network Rail
Learning on the job
Our dedicated placement team facilitate work experience with local , national and international employers No matter how long or short , any work placement gives you a real advantage when starting your career The contacts you make along with your experiences and achievements ensure your CV makes a great impression , and you might even be invited back to start your graduate career We also provide a range of volunteering opportunities , so you can gain valuable skills and professional experience Our in-house Graduate Recruitment Consultancy can help you find graduate roles with local employers
Be your own boss
Instead of working for an employer during your placement year , a self-employed placement can take your ideas and turn them into a business , all while studying for your degree .
We have lots of ways to help you get started and make your business a success :
Business support and skills development activities including industry talks and expert-led clinics Free hot desking in our Innovation Connect Centres Opportunities to win accolades and funding Regular one-to-one support from the Student StartUp Team The chance to network with and learn from like-minded people , including our Entrepreneurs in Residence and the student-led Entrepreneurs Society
All you need is an idea , and the passion to see it through . We will be by your side , helping to nurture your business whilst you are studying with us and up to five years after you graduate .
94 % of our graduates are in work and / or further study .
( HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020 / 21 )
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