LJMU Student Futures

🚨 Interested in a career that makes a real difference?

Join us on Friday 17 April for two online sessions exploring careers in policing, intelligence, and counter terrorism 👇

🔍 10-11am
Counter Terrorism Policing North West (CTPNW)
Discover how counter terrorism operations work, the structure behind them, and the pathways into this critical field.

🧠 11am-12pm
Greater Manchester Police - Intelligence Careers
Learn how intelligence analysts and researchers turn data into action, shaping real policing decisions every day.

💡 Whether you’re curious about analysis, investigations, or protecting communities, these sessions will give you valuable insight into the skills and opportunities available.

📍 Online | 🎟️ Don’t miss out

✨ 8 NEW Discovery Internships available! ✨
Ringfenced to all LJMU students who are care leavers, care-experienced or estranged from their family and supporting themselves independently 💜

These paid, 140‑hour internships give you real project experience with Liverpool City Region organisations - and are a great boost for your CV.

⏳ Application deadline: Midnight on Sunday 5 April
🚀 Start date: 11 May (some flexibility available)
💼 Paid at the Living Wage
🔎 Apply for up to 3 roles via Unitemps (application form)

Need help with your application or interview prep? The Student Futures team is here for you. Book an appointment or call into a drop in 🔗 link in bio

👉 View internships and apply via Unitemps🔗 link in bio

✨ 8 NEW Discovery Internships available! ✨
Ringfenced to current Level 5 and 6 LJMU students who are care leavers, care-experienced or estranged from their family and supporting themselves independently 💜

These paid, 140‑hour internships give you real project experience with Liverpool City Region organisations - and are a great boost for your CV.

⏳ Application deadline: Midnight on Sunday 5 April
🚀 Start date: 11 May (some flexibility available)
💼 Paid at the Living Wage
🔎 Apply for up to 3 roles via Unitemps (application form)

Need help with your application or interview prep? The Student Futures team is here for you. Book an appointment or call into a drop in 🔗 link in bio

👉 View internships and apply via Unitemps 🔗link in bio

Got a business idea? 💡 This is your sign to go for it 👇

LJMU’s Bathgate Boost Award is offering £1000 to help students and grads bring their ideas to life 🚀

Plus, you’ll get support from the Start-up Hub to help you launch and grow your venture.

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment… this is it 🙌

Apply now! 🔗 https://bit.ly/3Opfahf - link in bio

📣 Interested in a career that helps shape the future of the UK?

Join us for the Civil Service Fast Stream Engagement Session!

🗓 Wednesday 18 March
⏰ 1-2pm
📍 Online Event

Hosted by current Fast Streamers, this session is open to students from all programmes and will give you an inside look at one of the UK’s top graduate development schemes.

✨ What’s included:
🔹 Introduction to the Civil Service
🔹 Overview of the Fast Stream
🔹 Insight into the different Fast Stream schemes
🔹 Application process guidance
🔹 Information on locations and postings
🔹 Overview of the benefits
🔹 Live Q&A with current Fast Streamers
🔹 Details on mentoring opportunities with Civil Service employees

If you’re curious about a career that offers real impact, structured development, and diverse opportunities, this is your chance to learn more.

👉 Book your place and complete the registration form: 🔗 studentfutures.ljmu.ac.uk - link in bio

🚨 DEADLINE EXTENDED 🚨

🎓✨ The application deadline for our Grad Edition Discovery Internships has been extended to midnight on Wednesday 18 March!

Get paid experience, work on real projects, and connect with organisations across the Liverpool City Region 💼🚀

Applications close 18 March, so make sure you’re registered with Unitemps and ready to apply. ⏰
Your next step starts here. ⭐

A small number of additional Discovery Internships will be available for both level 5 and 6 students.

🔗 Link in bio

✨ Celebrating Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026 at LJMU ✨

Student Futures is committed to supporting neurodivergent students as they explore career options and prepare for life beyond university. Our goal is simple: careers support that is accessible, personalised, and inclusive.

Here’s how we support neurodivergent students at LJMU:
• 1:1 careers guidance with flexible formats (face-to-face, online, phone, or longer appointments).
• Practical support with CVs, applications, interviews, and finding work experience, internships, graduate roles or support with setting up your own business.
• Specialist resources co-created with neurodivergent students to help you recognise your strengths and navigate recruitment with confidence.
• Joined-up support with the Disability Support Team for learning support plans, adjustments, financial guidance, and wellbeing support.

This week we’ll also be sharing helpful resources and tips on our Instagram story every day - so keep an eye out! If you miss them, don’t worry, we’ll save everything in a highlight on our profile so you can revisit it anytime.

Learn more about the support available:
🔗 https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/studentfutures/careers-support-for-students-with-disabilities-at-ljmu (link in bio)

“Start early and get involved in as many opportunities as you can.” 💡

During his time at LJMU, Rory Kane took advantage of opportunities including a Discovery Internship, helping him gain valuable experience, develop his skills and build confidence before graduating.

After completing a three-month internship with Generative Minds, Rory went on to secure a full-time role as a Business Development Coordinator after graduating in 2025. 🚀

✨ Want to follow in Rory’s footsteps? Discovery Internships are a great way to gain real-world experience while you study.

📖 Read the full case study here:
https://bit.ly/4cKpLk6

👉 Find out more and apply for a Discovery Internship:
https://bit.ly/4stDvUS - link in bio

⏰ Applications close this Sunday

You must be registered with Unitemps to apply.

Here’s what’s still to come this March – new events added! 💫

Find out more and book onto our upcoming events at 🔗 studentfutures.ljmu.ac.uk or via the links in bio.

Unlock your future - What can you do with a Humanities and Social Sciences degree event can be booked here: https://tinyurl.com/ytebjppf

Not sure what your next step is or need a bit of support? Book a one-to-one careers or start-up meeting, or drop by our CV Cafés and Career Drop-ins. Links in bio ⭐️

Drop-in today… Get Into Teaching

🗓 Tuesday 10 March
⏰ 10am-2pm
📍 Byrom Street Careers Zone

Interested in becoming a teacher or thinking about your next steps into the profession?

Drop by to meet the Get Into Teaching team for friendly advice and guidance. They’ll be available to chat about teaching in primary and secondary schools across England, explain the different training routes, and help you understand the application process.

👥 Who can attend? Students from any programme or year group are welcome.

⏰ No booking required - just pop in anytime between 10am and 2pm for an informal conversation, explore your options, and pick up some freebies! 🍬

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