Things that Work
Employer engagement tends to fall into three categories.
Follow the links for examples of good practice in the areas you are interested in. Most sections also contain further information and resources to support you in this work.
| EMPLOYER ENGAGEMENT | ||
|---|---|---|
| ASSISTANCE WITH STUDENT EVENTS | PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS | PROVIDING ADVICE AND SUPPORT FOR PROGRAMMES |
| Careers fairs | Mentoring programmes | Curriculum design |
| Careers education | Student placements | Programme review and approval |
| One off skills sessions / guest lectures | Graduate placements | Advice on course content |
| Teaching on modules | Work based learning modules | Course committees |
| Employer role in advice to students | Industrial visits | Assistance with open days |
| Employer based student projects | Employer advisory groups | |
| Work shadowing | Involvement in assessment | |
| Mock interviews | Project work | |
| Work based consultancy | Employer networking events | |
| Student managed events | Partnership events | |
| Delivering HE in the workplace |
If you have examples and / or resources you are willing to share, please download the following questionnaire and either post it to us (details on questionnaire) or email it to admin@gradsouthwest.com We look forward to hearing from you!
