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 23^rd 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.