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9th June
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Beyond the lab 2025: Employability bootcamp

9th June to 13th June
New for 2025, discover how to make the most of your degree beyond the lab with tailored careers advice, practical workshops, and expert guidance to help you explore your options and move forward with confidence. You can find the full list of activities below. To secure your place, simply follow the link provided.

Discover your strengths

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.

Get advice: Drop-in

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.

Effective job search workshop

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.

Assessment centre experience

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

  • place 09/06/25 to 13/06/25 - On campus and online
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