National Student Pride have partnered with TARGETjobs to host EMPOWER – a FREE employability event for LGBTQ+ students.

EMPOWER will be showcasing a range of inclusive employers, opening up about barriers LGBTQ+ students can encounter when entering the workforce, and how to overcome them. EMPOWER will also help to build professional and peer to peer networks, as well as helping to develop practical employability skills to prepare students for the world of work.

What are the major details?

  • Who’s it for? Open to any current undergraduate students who self-define as LGBTQ+
  • When is it? 28 October 2019
  • Where is it? Portland Street, central Manchester. Expenses to Manchester will be paid for!

Who's coming?

There are already some incredible organisations involved, including:

With more to be announced!

Applications are open NOW and this is a huge opportunity for you to get a foot in the door with some major brands, as well as develop key skills and understand the recruitment process better.

Not only that but following the day's workshops the event will be hosting a social event at Via, located in Manchester's Gay Village on Canal Street.