
Beyond the lab 2025: Employability bootcamp
Monday 9 June – Friday 13 June | Online
Take a free strengths assessment to explore your unique qualities, with the opportunity to discuss your results with a Careers Adviser.
Get certified: Project Management Ready in a day
Monday 9 June | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | On campus
This is a fully-funded opportunity to train and receive an external certification from the Project Management Institute.
Tuesday 10 June | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Online
Drop by anytime to receive practical, personalised advice on your next steps. Whether that’s refining your CV, improving interview technique, or finding the right job for you.
Leadership, Employability and Development (LEAD) workshop
Tuesday 10 June | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | On campus
This workshop will develop your leadership skills, boost confidence, and tackle challenges like procrastination and imposter syndrome through interactive activities.
Mental health and wellbeing workshop
Wednesday 11 June | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | On campus
Join our university’s Peer Guides for an interactive workshop focused on building confidence, practising mindfulness, and strengthening your resilience. You’ll also explore how these skills are essential for navigating the challenges of job searching, from managing rejection to staying motivated
Graduate career insights: Where can your degree take you?
Wednesday 11 June | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Online
Curious where your degree could take you? Join our inspiring panel session to hear Manchester Met graduates share how they built exciting careers, often in fields beyond their original degree.
Thursday 12 June | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Online
A practical session on job searching, covering where to find roles, how to tailor applications, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
Get certified: Learn Excel, PowerPoint or Word in a day
Friday 13 June | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | On campus
Formal certifications can cost up to £600, but we’re giving you the chance to gain them for free. This fully-funded opportunity covers both the training and external certification from Microsoft.
Date TBC | Time TBC | On campus
In this half-day simulation, you will take part in a range of activities that reflect real-world selection processes. You will develop skills in teamwork, communication, and problem solving, and receive feedback to support your growth.
Associated Badges:
In A Nutshell...
- Explore careers ... with tailored advice designed specifically for STEM students.
- Gain confidence ... through practical workshops that help clarify your next steps.
- Get inspired ... by expert speakers sharing real-world insights and opportunities.
- Develop skills ... to support career planning beyond the lab environment.
- Earn up to 50 Rise points ... which can be recognised within your degree.
Schedule
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09/06/25 to 13/06/25 - On campus and online
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