Your personal and professional development
NTU Employability offers a wide range of initiatives students (and recent graduates) can get involved in during their time at university.
Initiatives
Each initiative brings something different to your Employability toolkit, whether that’s hearing from a wide range of professionals and inclusive employers about breaking into the job market or learning a bunch of new attributes and skills to shout about at interview or include as part of your CV.
And don’t just take it from us - read all about the different kinds of benefits taking part in the initiatives, as well as NTU Employability events and additional support, can bring to you and your employability journey first-hand from Harps Landa (BSc. Psychology).
Throughout my time at NTU, I’ve had the privilege of taking part in various initiatives which have significantly contributed to my personal and professional growth
A Little Insight: NTU Employability And Their Offer by Harps Landa
Empowering Ethnic Minorites Series
Covering a range of different sectors from law, business and STEM to the creative industries and public sector - the Empowering Ethnic Minorities series is an opportunity to learn from ethnic minority professionals and inclusive employers about breaking into a variety of different industries.
This series is designed to empower ethnic minority students to enter the sector by providing relatable industry insights and awareness to increase sector diversity. The events will focus on career journeys, accomplishments and ethnic diversity through panel discussions and networking opportunities.
Women’s Development Programme (WDP)
Focusing on six key areas – resilience, confidence, assertiveness, leadership, self-advocacy and allyship – the Women’s Development Programme (WDP) is programme created for female, female identifying and non-binary students to improve their skills and attributes before entering the world of work.
As well as building your confidence, the programme will not only provide you with a network, but the opportunity to have a 1:1 mentoring sessions with experienced NTU alumni.
Digital Marketing Academy (DMA)
The Digital Marketing Academy (DMA) is a programme designed to support all NTU students to find out more about digital marketing, gain practical skills and increase your chances of securing a placement or graduate role in the digital marketing sector.
Grads4Nottm
Throughout a two-week work-experience programme, you’ll be able to select your preference from 36 local employers and collaborate on an exciting project, task, or challenge. Open to all NTU student and recent graduates, the Grads4Nottm initiative is your chance to work within a small group on exciting challenges, all set by local businesses.
E-learning
Looking for even more ways to develop yourself and your employability journey? Why not complete some of NTU Employability’s fast-track and flexible E-learning sessions – from mini programmes and videos to Q&A’s, these interactive resources provide you the remote opportunity to expand your skill set and knowledge, preparing you for the working world.
Grit: Connect, Develop, Grow workshops
Each year, the team from Grit partners with NTU to deliver one-day and three-day coaching workshops which are available to all NTU students.
These free workshops are a transformational personal development opportunity, aimed at supporting NTU students to unlock their own potential.
Coaching and goal-setting workshops
Challenge your mindset and learn how to set goals to reach your ambitions both personally and professionally with these workshops.
Goal setting workshops
Aimed at first-year undergraduate students to help reflect on the term so far, make connections with students on your course and plan how to get the most from the rest of your year.