Sheffield Hallam University: Employability agenda focuses on producing work-ready graduates

Using the Barometer data

In 2014, the university came 6^th in the International Student Barometer (ISB) for employability and 5^th for the quality of its careers advice from academics.

Since then, the university has strengthened its offering by launching a dedicated Careers and Employability centre to:

• Source work experience
• Source part-time jobs (on and off campus)
• Provide careers advice for students and recent graduates
• Run a career mentoring scheme
• Build work-ready skills
• Offer planning and support with job applications
• Provide guidance on self-employment

"Sheffield Hallam University emphasises being practical and applied. We expose our students to a wide range of experiences which complement their academic achievement, providing opportunities for practical, professional and enterprise skills and equipping them for successful careers" Liz Barnes, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Sheffield Hallam University.

Sheffield Hallam University’s employability agenda has resulted in a commitment to involve employers in course design and delivery.

The university works with more than 3,500 businesses to provide student work placements. A further 17,000 mandatory placements are undertaken by nursing, healthcare and teaching students. About 60% of the courses at the university offer integrated practice or work placement opportunities.

The Destination of Leavers from Higher Education survey (DLHE) shows that 94% of Sheffield Hallam University undergraduates are in work or further study within six months of graduation.