YOUR PATH TO SUCCESS BEGINS HERE
THRIVE WITH US
We invite you to embark on a transformative journey with us.
At Northumbria University, we believe in nurturing not only academic excellence but also personal growth and lifelong learning. Accepting our offer means joining a vibrant community dedicated to innovation and collaboration. You will find a myriad of opportunities to explore your passions, expand your horizons, and prepare yourself for a future filled with possibilities.
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BEYOND THE BOOKS
Our dedicated team at Employability and Student Affairs (ESA) will support your journey with a variety of employability initiatives, including real-world industry projects, career advisory, networking, and more. We offer numerous interest groups and club activities that not only refine your interpersonal skills, but also help you build a lasting network of peers. This holistic approach ensures that alongside your academic learning, you develop essential soft skills and gain industry insights crucial for new careers, empower you to thrive in your current role or successfully navigate a career change.
Career Advisory / Workshops
Our dedicated career coaches will assist you with career planning, enhance your interview skills, uncover job opportunities and identify transferable skills. Career Portfolio and LinkedIn workshops are designed to guide you in creating resumes that highlight achievements and help you get noticed by industry professionals, thereby advancing your career.
Career Fairs / Talks
Our annual career fairs and recruitment talks offer graduating students and alumni the chance to meet potential employers, submit resumes, and attend on-the-spot interviews, with career coaches available for support.
Kaplan CareersHub Portal
The Kaplan CareersHub portal is your one-stop career development platform. Here you can register for:
- Employability-related events
- Student engagement and club activities
- Career planning and advisory sessions
- Exploring job openings, including internships
4th Industrial Revolution (4IR) Courses
Our specially designed 4IR courses are aimed at equipping you with the right skillsets to meet the new demands of an ever-evolving workforce. These cover a wide range of soft and hard skills, from communication and teamwork to data analytics and understanding Artificial Intelligence.
Kaplan Industry Projects
The Kaplan Industry Projects (KIP) gives you a taste of real-world challenges, and provides you with opportunities to work on them. Through this hands-on exercise, you gain industry insights, teamwork experience, and problem-solving skills that would be invaluable as you grow into your career.
Entrepreneurship Talks
We regularly invite entrepreneurs to share their personal success stories. Through these events, we aim to inspire students like you and provide firsthand insights into entrepreneurship from the industry's movers and shakers.
Industry Visits
What better way to understand the industry than to see it for yourself? Industry visits offer a personal experience of the workplace and culture through direct interaction.
MasterClasses
Our MasterClasses, led by subject matter experts and industry practitioners, keep you updated on trends, provide valuable insights, and teach techniques to enhance your work performance.
Work Experiences
We offer local students work opportunities through non-credit-bearing internships to gain valuable industry exposure. For graduating students, this is an excellent opportunity to network with potential employers.
Student Executive Committee
Join our vibrant Student Executive Committee (SEC) for a diverse leadership experience. Monthly, we offer a range of activities enhancing your campus life, from arts and business to community service and sports events. The SEC aims to make your Kaplan journey unforgettable, enriching, and enjoyable!
Student Leadership Programme
Do you have what it takes to be a student leader? Join the Student Executive Committee (SEC) in the 6-month Kaplan Student Leadership Programme (KSLP) to develop exceptional leadership skills and become a certified Kaplan Student Leader.
Student Clubs
Explore a variety of student clubs, including sports, international communities, and interest groups. Enhance your experience by participating, building connections, and enriching your personal growth alongside your studies!
DESIGNED FOR A FUTURE-READY YOU
Our Graduate Employability programme at Kaplan is dedicated to empowering you with the skills that boost your career prospects. Get ready to let us empower your employability at Kaplan.
All statistics are based on the Kaplan Graduate Employment Survey 2021/2022 conducted by Nexus Link Pte Ltd for graduating cohorts between June 2021 – August 2022. Respondents include full-time (FT) graduates: 917; and part-time (PT) graduates: 2,190. This survey is not the same survey conducted by the Committee for Private Education, SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG/CPE). The SSG/CPE Graduate Employment Survey may therefore not be directly comparable due to some differences in sample size scope between the two surveys. 1Base: FT & PT Diploma + External Degree Programme graduates (FT & PT employed + Self-employed + Freelance + Seeking employment). 2Base: FT Diploma + External Degree Programme graduates (FT employed + Self-Employed + Freelance 35 hours or above per week). 3Base: FT Diploma + External Degree Programme graduates (FT & PT employed + Self-employed + Freelance + Seeking employment) who have participated in Kaplan Employability Services. 4Base: PT Diploma + External Degree Programme graduates (FT employed + Self-employed + Freelance working 35 hours or more per week).