Employability Skills

Whichever year of study you are in it's important to develop your skills, and be aware of what you have achieved.  We can help you in a number of ways, call in to the Careers Centre and speak to a member of the team.

• Work Experience - Information on the different types of work exprience.
• Finding Work Experience - There are a number of ways to find work while you study.  Northumbria students can find jobs on our vacancy system JobsOnline.  
• Volunteering - Information on the benefits of volunteering
• Finding Volunteering Opportunities- Where to look locally and nationally.
• Ethnic Minority Mentoring Scheme - This scheme links successful applicants with mentors from a range of large, well known organisations.
• Student Into Schools -  Northumbria University offers the chance to gain academic credit and develop skills on placement in schools through the Student Associates Scheme, see website for more details. 
• Aimhigher Associates - the chance to earn up to £800 and support young people.  Northumbria University runs the scheme in partnership with schools, contact Kelley Evans (Students into Schools) for more information.  T: 0191 227 3441 or E: kelley.evans@northumbria.ac.uk
• If you're looking for work experience in a particular sector, take alook at our Getting Into... section.