Here you will find opportunities that have been brought to the attention of the STRIVE team as something we would like to encourage you to engage in.
OPPORTUNITIES
We would like to invite you to the final call to submit a team for the launch of the University Business Challenge to Tuesday, February 10th 2026, at 4:30 PM.
Enhancing Employability & Social Mobility
This Business Challenge is one of our most critical social mobility initiatives. It provides tangible, high-impact benefits, particularly for students with limited prior work experience:
- Enhanced Employability: The project experience (e.g., the Microsoft brief) significantly enhances students’ CVs and professional profiles.
- Assessment Centre Readiness: Working collaboratively on a project, solving a real-world brief, and presenting the solution boosts their confidence and readiness for competitive assessment centres and job interviews.
Flexible Registration to Maximise Participation
To simplify engagement and ensure accessibility for all students, we have two registration pathways:
- Individual Registration Link: Students can register alone, and we will place them into a team.
https://edi.careers/programs/bc-individual-registration/ - Team Registration Link: You can continue to facilitate the formation of pre-formed teams, utilizing your existing university structures.
https://edi.careers/programs/uni-mentoring-2025/
We are keen to maximise participation, knowing the proven impact this program has on a student’s ability to compete successfully in employment selection processes.
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please email strive@mmu.ac.uk
STRIVE is currently looking to employ up to 30 STRIVE leaders. Follow the Jobs4Student link to find out more. (Closing date is December 7th at 11:59pm.)
STRIVE is currently looking to employ up to 30 STRIVE leaders. Follow the Jobs4Student link to find out more. (Closing date is December 7th at 11:59pm.)
This opportunity is now closed
Are you graduating in 2028? 🎓 Check out PwC’s Diversity in Business programmes, which offer undergraduates an engaging and inspiring three-day paid placement in-person at a PwC office. The programmes include business categories such as Audit, Accounting, Tax and Finance; Advisory and Consulting; Strategy; and Technology and AI.
These programmes are aimed at three under-represented groups:
• Advancing Social Mobility: Aimed at students from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
• Black Talent in Business: Designed to foster Black heritage undergraduate talent.
• Women in Business: Aimed at encouraging talented women and addressing under representation.
Find out more: https://www.pwc.co.uk/careers/early-careers/undergraduate/diversity-programmes.html
Find live roles here: https://jobs.pwc.co.uk/earlycareers/uk/en/diversity-programmes
Please note ❗ These roles are recruited for on a rolling basis for these programmes, so apply ASAP to avoid missing out.
Virtual Event: Achieve Your Best Degree Success ✨ This is a free online masterclass designed to help you strengthen academic skills, build resilience, and gain clarity on what lecturers actually expect. Whether you’re in your first year, in final year aiming for a 2:1 or First, or simply feeling unsure about your academic progress, this session will equip you with the mindset and strategies you need to succeed.
By the end of the session, you will be able to:
• Study with greater academic confidence ✔
• Understand what lecturers are really looking for ✔
• Improve your academic performance ✔
• Strengthen your aspirations and persistence ✔
About the Host 👨🏾💼
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Session Details
• Choose a Date: Wed 3rd Dec, Thurs 4th Dec or Wed 10th Dec (Select your preferred session during registration) 🗓
• Time: 5.00pm (UK Time) 🕔
• Platform: Zoom (joining link sent after registration) 💻
• Duration: 60-minute masterclass + optional Q&A ⏱
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