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Skills and Employability Training

The world we live in is unpredictable. Things are constantly changing and new technologies are quickly evolving, placing new demands on our skill set. With these unpredictable changes that lie ahead, students are entering a world of work where they may feel underprepared. Adapting yourself to the infinite loop of changes every day is essential!

Bearing these things in mind, how can you feel confident and demonstrate and articulate to employers that you are able to adapt and thrive in such unprecedented times?

To help equip you, we've created the Student Employability Training programme.

The programme focuses on meta skills - master skills that allow us to magnify and activate other skills quickly and more effectively - and encourages reflective writing on practical experiences. The programme aims to develop your appreciation, acknowledgement, and articulation of employability enhancing skills and experience, helping you to feel more equipped with the skill set required to enter the modern workforce.

Participation levels

The SET programme is designed to be self-led and help you reflect on the capacity you have already acquired, inherited, and possess as a result of progress in your academic studies, extra-curricular activities, and student leadership roles undertaken. With 3 different levels, the programme gives you the opportunity to critically reflect on your absorbed information and help you process information on these skills through LinkedIn Learning courses.

It's a gym to train your mind at your own pace. Select a level to find out more.

Level One: Meta Skills

Level 1 focuses on learning the basics of your role. Meta skills allow us to be ready for any learning that may have to be undertaken in the workplace.

Requirements

  • Complete LinkedIn core modules, including any chapter quizzes
  • Reflection of skills gained after each module

Benefits

  • Better knowledge of meta skills and how to apply them
  • Understanding your role based skills and how to use them to your advantage

Theme: Theoretical Understanding of Skill

Level Two: Role Specific Skills

Level 2 focuses on learning the skills required to perform any given set of objectives related to the role. You will gain an assertive understanding of deploying your superpowers.

Requirements

  • Complete Level 1
  • Attend all relevant training sessions attached to your role - i.e. society workshops, committee rep training, etc.
  • Plan, organise, and evaluate another role being undertaken by someone in your cohort at the same event

Benefits

  • Opportunity to deploy, develop, and demonstrate your knowledge of the skills appropriate for the role
  • Create a tangible experience specific to your role and use on your CV

Theme: Practical Demonstration of Skill

Level Three: Career Focused

Level 3 focuses on your career objectives. You will learn the STAR technique to illustrate your skills and join the SHU Career Centre.

Requirements

  • Complete Level 1 & Level 2
  • Complete a personal statement exercise using the STAR technique

Benefits

  • Be able to practice your job skills and get guidance on career decisions from Careers Connect
  • Use the STAR technique

  • Make an appointment and visit the Careers Advice Service

Theme: employability

Interested in the programme?

Simply register your interest. If you need more details or guidance, email us at skillstraining@shu.ac.uk.

 

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FAQs

We've answered some frequently asked questions to help you out. If you can't find the answer to your question, or you need more information, email us at skillstraining@shu.ac.uk.

What is a SET programme?

The Student Employability Training (SET) programme is designed to enhance your job readiness and career prospects by equipping you with the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to succeed in the workforce.

Who can participate in the SET programme?

Typically, any student who has a leadership role, society leadership, committee member, BAME Ambassador, Student Representatives, Student Staff and/or volunteers with Hallam can participate in the programme.

What are the benefits of participating in the SET programme?

The benefits of participating in the programme include:

  • Gaining valuable meta-skills
  • Enhancing transferable skills
  • Improving job readiness
  • Developing new soft skills
  • Expanding professional networks
  • Increasing job prospects after graduation

How long does the SET programme last?

The programme is designed as a self-paced, self-led training path. Typically the programme lasts 15-26 weeks, but this can vary depending on your pace. The programme includes a pre-curated list of skills learning through LinkedIn Learning, plus additional activities such as simulated real-time assessment centres that enable you to experience more advanced levels of learning.

Is there a cost to participate in the SET programme?

If you're a member of the Students' Union and are eligible for the programme, it's completely free.

How can I find and apply for the SET programme?

You can register your interest online or pop into the HUBS and ask at reception. As this is a rolling enrolment programme, we accept applications throughout the year. We will group oyu into cohorts as we receive applications and assign you to the training programme learning path.

How do I keep a record of my progress of the programme?

All students enrolled on the programme will be sent a link to the SET handbook, which guides you through the programme. You'll also be able to record your daily learning abilities, introspection, and progress through the SET portal. You can then earn certificates for each level you complete.

Will I be given support during the programme?

We'll follow up on your progress throughout the programme. We also provide 1-1 bookable sessions for anyone who wants additional support.

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Will you help me in building my CV, setting up a LinkedIn profile, and getting a job?

On Level 3 of the programme, Careers Connect will help you to build your CV, set up your LinkedIn profile, and guide you to getting a job in your field of interest or expertise.

How will I be awarded the levels of learning and how will I know when I've completed the programme?

Whilst this is a self-paced and self-led training programme, we'll keep you updated on your progress and the progress of your cohort. We'll support you through the programme with 1-1 sessions and guidance, and award you a certificate for each level completed.