Skills for Work Certificate                                                                                                                     

The Skills for Work Certificate is open to all students currently studying at the University of Sheffield.

Registration for the Skills for Work Certificate summer programme is now open (see registration form on right-hand side). PLEASE NOTE: You must use an on-campus computer to register.

We are holding briefing sessions on the following dates:

(Please note: YOU MUST REGISTER BEFORE ATTENDING A BRIEFING SESSION)

• Thursday 8th March, 1.00pm - Hicks LT6
• Tuesday 20th March, 1.00pm - Hicks LT6
• Tuesday 27th March, 1.00pm - Hicks LT1
• Thursday 3rd May, 5.00pm - Hicks LT7
• Tuesday 8th May, 1.00pm - Hicks LT1
• Thursday 17th May, 1.00pm - Hicks LT2
• Thursday 31st May, 5.00pm - Alfred Denny LT01

What is it?

The "Skills for Work Certificate" is designed to help you use your experience gained from work to demonstrate to future employers that you have the necessary skills to perform in the workplace. It will also help you to learn more about yourself and your career options.

Successful participants will be awarded a University of Sheffield Careers Service Certificate, endorsed by a range of organisations from across employment sectors.

Attainment of the certificate also counts towards the Sheffield Graduate Award.

What does it involve?

As part of the Skills for Work Certificate programme, you will undertake the following activities:

• Attend a 60 minute briefing session delivered by Careers Service staff designed to prepare participants for the reflective learning process upon which the whole programme is based.

When you register you will be able to select the most convenient date for you. (link on right hand side - Registration is now closed)

• Occupational Study - individual research into a graduate job that is of interest to you.

• Work Experience - a minimum of 50 hours from the start of the programme; this is confirmed by a Verification Form signed by your supervisor in the workplace. The work experience you do can include paid work (part-time or full-time) voluntary work, vacation work and summer internships but must not be part of your academic course. The work can be undertaken either in the UK or in another country and can be with more than one employer.

• Skills Record Sheet - individual reflective record to demonstrate the skills developed through your work experience and its relevance in applying for future employment or further study.

Should you have any further questions please contact:
skillsforwork@sheffield.ac.uk or visit our drop-in held every
Thursday 11am - 12pm at the Careers Service (Term-time only)