Building Forward | Career Development Programme for Mature Students
This CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME, specifically designed for MATURE STUDENTS, is now open for Applications
(Full-time undergraduate MATURE students from all degree programmes and across all Cork campuses are eligible to participate) .
CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME FOR MATURE STUDENTS:
‘BUILDING FORWARD’ 2022-2023
Applications are now open and will close on Friday 23rd September 2022 at 4pm.
- Application form, session dates for semester 1 and more information can be found here: https://bit.ly/3xm6ZJv
- Information Poster below.
- All queries to buildingforward@mtu.ie
Summary Information:
- The programme will be delivered in 4 evening online sessions in Semester 1 and will also include the opportunity to gain a personalised MBTI profile in Semester 2.
- Making connections to other mature students and MTU supports, student services and opportunities.
- It is FREE of charge.
- For students planning their workload it is useful to note that the majority of activities are completed within the sessions, with no more than 1 hour required between sessions for associated tasks.
Content will include:
Semester 1:
- Steps to effective Career Planning
- Storytelling for Careers, making sense of your career journey and developing your career identity
- Presentation skills and insights into valuable skills employers seek
- Design thinking approach for Career Development
Semester 2:
- Your MBTI Profile: Identify your personal strengths and blind spots, gain insights into how you like to communicate, collaborate, lead and work to get the best fit for your career.