Employer Insights & Ambassadors

Get EDGE accreditation for completing Employer Insight Programmes and Ambassadorial roles.

Outline of Activity

The Employer Insight provides first & second year students the opportunity to learn about the industry, work shadow staff and hear from recent graduates and placement students. For the experience to be EDGE eligible, the work experience must be in addition to the students degree programme i.e. in noway contribute to another module of your degree. CITI, Allstate, Pinsent, EY and Fintru currently offer programmes in April and June each year. A student can also set up an Insight Programme with an employer of their own choice, details should be sent for consideration.

Students who are recruited by graduate employers as on campus 'Ambassador's' to promote internship, placement and graduate opportunities can also secure EDGE accreditation through this activity.

Learning Outcomes

• Assist students to better understand the world of work
• Gain learning opportunities for discipline specific skills
• Discover more about yourself and where your strengths lie
• Support the review of evidence against key employability skills
• Support students in career planning.

Assessment Details

Students who have completed an Employer Insight programme or a graduate employer Ambassador role can submit relevant information via this link.

Employers will be contacted to verify completion in advance of updating your EDGE record.

Level of Commitment

Minimum of 10 hours over several weeks to include:

• 1 - 5 days

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