The Brighton Works programme is our way to support you in achieving the future you hope for. It’s never too early to start thinking about where you want to be.
Your path to a career has already begun. From day one, you'll be setting your course towards a future that excites and rewards you.
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Hear from Clare Dawson, Head of Employability, about the Brighton Works programme
We have a dedicated Careers and Employability team who are here to help you create the best possible opportunities while studying.
As well as many other things, you can book one-to-one appointments with the team by simply registering for Careers Connect. Here are five ways you can develop your skills for the future and what the team can do for you.
Visit Careers Connect for all bookings, jobs, placements and more
Book a one-to-one meeting to discuss your career path and get advice on finding and applying for part-time jobs, internships, graduate jobs or further study. Career Development Advisers work in each School and have specialist knowledge and experience to support you on your course.
Use our volunteering service to find local volunteering opportunities and community-based placements. This can build your skills, boost your confidence and make you more employable whilst also making a difference to others.
You can sign up for a mentor, who will work with you, to develop your confidence and give you advice for your personal and professional development.
The team can help you search for internships or placements to gain practical experience. We have excellent working relationships with professional bodies and business organisations who help shape our learning programmes, which means you'll have opportunities for real-life work experience both on and off your course.
If you're interested in setting up your own business, community project or freelance work, you can reach out to our entrepreneurship support service, beepurple, who will support you to do this.
During your time with us, you'll develop seven key attributes, a set of qualities and skills that can help you to achieve your future plans, and make a difference in the world. These are:
You'll be able to explore these attributes and put them into practice both within and outside your course by taking part in wider opportunities, including joining a society or sports club, becoming a student ambassador or Course Rep or working with staff to develop a more inclusive curriculum.
Book on to our inspiring and interactive Brighton Grad Futures twilight Guest Events (5.
Then sign up for beepurple’s FREE four-day business summer school, The StartUp Hive 2025, to get you launch-day ready!
As the summer break stretches before you – there is a golden opportunity beyond exams and lie-ins!
Event Details: Join us on the first event of our series, Accessing Your Career, all focused on helping Disabled students unlock their employability potential through engaging sessions!
Read about more events and opportunities on the Careers and Employability team blog
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