University of Bolton Alumni

Greetings Bolton Alumni! This week we are celebrating all the incredible accomplishments of our alumni who have gone on to achieve amazing success in their lives. From starting their own businesses to receiving prestigious awards, we are proud of the success that our alumni have achieved. Share your stories with us and let us know how you've been doing since your days at Bolton University, we would love to hear from you! Drop a DM if you would like your stories to be published on the university website!!

Wanting some insight into your strengths and weaknesses when looking and applying for jobs? Why not try the aptitude quiz on Career Pulse

Come along and connect with top employers across a wide range of sectors specifically attending to talk to Bolton students about their career paths and upcoming opportunities.

The 2022 Virtual Careers Fair will be taking place online between 10am-3pm on Thursday 10th November.

See who's attending and book your place on the individual talks at https://lnkd.in/eV32Na8X or scan the QR code below.

Are you unemployed or feeling a bit lost with your career? Come and boost your skill-set and get career ready with our all new Graduate CPD Award!

Launching Monday 12th September, the Graduate CPD Award offers you the opportunity to enhance your employment skills and prospects, grow your confidence and fill in any gaps which you may feel are limiting your job opportunities.

You'll have access to mentoring support, professional careers advice and tailored careers workshops. Find out more and register by emailing Leah Farnworth, [email protected]

Congratulations to all this years UoB graduates! You did it! 🎉🎉🎉 Find out more about careers support and how we can help you by visiting the Alumni stand in Chancellors Mall ☺️☺️

Employment? Further study? Travelling? What have you been up to since your time in ? Complete the survey if you completed your course between 1st Feb-30th April 2020 Find out more ➡️➡️ graduateoutcomes.ac.uk

After the success of the first cohort of Kickstart in June 2021, Bolton Business Gateway are delighted to announce that the Business Growth Hub are funding another cohort of Kickstart. This is designed to help new start ups and budding entrepreneurs in their quest to set up in business through a number of workshops. This is worth £1200 and attendees must have a Greater Manchester postcode to access the training.
There will be an online introduction of an hour on Thursday 26th May from 2:00 - 3:00 plus 3 sessions listed below. Please do not apply if you are unable to make all of the sessions. The closing date for applications is 6th May and all successful applicants will be notified of their place. Anyone that does not get a place or lives outside of Greater Manchester region will be offered alternative support through the University and our external business partners.
Thursday 9th June. 09:30 - 16:00
Thursday 16th June 09:30 - 16:00
Thursday 23rd June 09:30 - 13:00
Please register your interest via shorturl.at/ctCFH and for more information please contact Jane Stuart-Puttnam on [email protected]

To all Alumni & former Education students, we are pleased to invite you to:
The Centre of Pedagogy event: Positivity, Connectivity and Sustainability in Education'
Weds 27 April 5.30pm -7.30pm on zoom.
The theme is based on current areas of focus in the education sector and the event will provide a series of talks and presentations on the themes of: ' Positivity, Connectivity and Sustainability in Education'
To find out more and to book go to: https://tinyurl.com/mv5eyt5s

Centre of Pedagogy presents ‘Positivity, Connectivity and Sustainability in Education’ We use cookies to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners who may combine it with other information that you’ve provided to them or that ...

Are you a university graduate or final year student
looking for a job in the Further Education sector? If you are, and you live in Greater Manchester, then you may be able to apply for the government funded, TRANSFORM programme.

TRANSFORM can provide you with a range of tailored support, depending on your individual needs, which may include:
• Employability support;
• A short placement (2 to 3 days) in a Further Education setting
• Completing a Level 3 Award in Education and Training (L3 AET)
• Completing a range of online modules such as Safeguarding, GDPR and Equality and Diversity

You can apply by completing the application form at https://transform.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/applicationform .

If you are unsure if you are eligible, please visit www.transformprogramme.org, or contact [email protected]

Are you interested in working in the Education sector?

If so, then join us online on Wednesday 30 March between 2-3pm as we have Transform giving a session for those interested in working in roles such as Teaching, Learning Support Assistants, Facilities Managers, HR Officers, Finance Officers, Counsellors, Career Advisers… the list goes on and on!

https://studenthub.bolton.ac.uk/students/events/Detail/563918/education-sector-transform-pro

Join us for our Futures Week between 29-31 March for a programme of online workshops dedicated to enhancing your employability skills!

https://studenthub.bolton.ac.uk/s/futures-week-22

Are you an international graduate who has returned home after university?

Learn how to identify your strengths and use them in your career. This two-week online course run by the British Council will equip international graduates with the skills and understanding that you need in order to navigate and enter their local employment market. It will support you to identify your skills, and how to communicate these effectively to potential employers, as well building an understanding of organisational and workplace culture.

https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/study-uk-preparing-for-work

Study UK: Preparing for work - Online Course Prepare for work after your UK education by identifying the job skills needed to achieve your career goals with this online course from the British Council.

Graduated within the last three years but still unsure what you could do with your degree?

Book on to the Graduate Routes workshop provided by Careers and Employment to discover all the possibilities.

The next Graduate Routes workshop is Wed 9th Feb at 11am.
Book on StudentHub today - https://studenthub.bolton.ac.uk/students/events/Detail/546268/graduate-routes-where-will-you

Can’t make this workshop but still want to explore your career options? No problem!

Book an appointment with one of the Careers and Employment friendly careers advisors here - https://studenthub.bolton.ac.uk/students/appointments/app/?siteId=1

BuzzStart is currently taking applications for Talent. It is a 12-week full-time commitment.

Are you a woman who -
Is unemployed
Is underemployed and deserve better employment
Deserves better quality employment
Wants to change career
Needs digital upskilling
Recently lost your job due to Covid
Needs work experience and practical skills

If the answer is yes, don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity that could lead to full-time employment once complete.

Are you a busy mum or have existing employment? No problem! This online course is flexible and accessible with a virtual learning campus and recorded live training sessions so that you can catch up if you miss something.

BuzzStart has designed the programme for flexible learning, welcoming part-time workers, full-time workers seeking upskilling, unemployed, underemployed, mums and career-changers.

To apply for this unmissable opportunity follow this link on StudentHub - https://studenthub.bolton.ac.uk/students/activities/Detail/442517