Coach Cafe - online networking
Did you graduate in the last 15 years? Do you want to inspire and help students with their career choices? Then we’re looking for you!
What is Coach Cafe?
Coach Cafe is a programme of online networking events taking place across the University.
We’re looking for alumni like you to volunteer as Coaches at these events. Share your valuable experiences and advice with current students to set them up for success in their careers. Places are prioritised for students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Your advice and experiences will:
- Build students knowledge and awareness of different job roles
- Increase their confidence, aspirations and professional networking skills
- Develop new skills and attributes to help them progress early on in their career
What’s Involved?
- Run 15 minute sessions on Zoom with small groups of students
- Share your advice with students, talk about your experiences of navigating the world of work and answer their questions
- Finish with an informal online networking session with all of the alumni and students
- Make connections and build your global network
How to Apply?
If you’re interested in volunteering as an Alumni Coach, please sign up for the event happening in the Faculty you graduated from.
Upcoming events
We have two exciting events coming up this autumn semester. If you work in one of the specified industries and would like to help support current students, please register your interest and we'll be in touch.
Hear from previous volunteers:
I thoroughly enjoyed participating in the coach café session. For me, it was the perfect opportunity to reflect on how I have reached the position I am currently in, tracing my career journey back to graduation, whilst (hopefully) providing some useful insights on how I navigated the transition from the education system to being part of the workforce.
Oliver Bould, BA History 2023
Coach Cafe: Careers in the Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology and Health
Thursday 23 October, 5.15-7.15pm GMT
Coach Cafe: Careers in Marketing, Media and Communications
Thursday 13 November, 5.15-7.15pm GMT