14 October 2019
UCOL is holding a series of Employment Expos across its campuses to help students explore job opportunities before they
finish their studies.
The first Employment Expo will be held at UCOL Manawatū on 23 October, and will include employers from industries
related to UCOL programmes, employment support services like Work and Income, and employment agencies.
Expos will also be held at UCOL Whanganui (30 October) and Wairarapa (6 November).
100% Sweet Whanganui Youth Manager Jason Shailer of will be a guest speaker at the Whanganui event, sharing advice about
modern day employer expectations.
UCOL Employability Coordinator Ty Weeks says the Employment Expos will allow local business and employment-related
services to come to UCOL and connect directly with talented students.
“These expos will provide an opportunity for students to network with employers and services that can help them find
employment, whether it is part-time work while they’re studying, or a fulltime work related to their area of study.”
“For students, it’s really valuable to establish relationships with employers in their chosen industry as it helps them
get insight into the industry, and it could lead to job opportunities. This is a chance for students to meet the people
they might eventually be working for.”
This series of Employment Expos is the latest UCOL initiative to help students prepare for the workforce. Earlier this
year UCOL launched Employability Hub Online, which includes resources to help students search for work, create stand-out
CVs and cover letters, and prepare for job interviews. Students can access Employability Hub Online anywhere on a
computer or through the Moodle mobile app.
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