Report

Graduate Employability: modern universities supporting graduates and meeting the needs of employers

19 Mar 2012

AGCAS (The Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services) has produced a special issue of its e-digest, ’The Edge’, to illustrate how different institutions which are affiliated to the university think-tank million+ are handling the twin challenges of supporting graduates’ employability and meeting the needs of employers. These examples of innovative and successful practice from the careers and employability services of universities demonstrate the benefits of strategy, creativity and collaboration.

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A holistic service from the career development centre positioned at the heart of University of Derby-

The modern university careers service at University of Northampton

Bath Spa University’s Little Blue Book for students-

University of Bedforshire takes steps to improve graduate employment outcomes

Mentoring boosts employability at Birmingham City University

New University of Bolton initiative improves commercial awareness

Canterbury Christ Church University’s JobFair success

Coventry University continues to develop its Add+vantage employability programme

Strapline demonstrates University of Cumbria’s commitment to enhancing employability-

University of Gloucestershire award open to all students

Careers coach complements information and guidance at University of Sunderland

University of West London embraces social media