The student journey

First Steps Young people and learners aspire to lead Researching options Widening access Successful transition First Steps

Student Ambassadors WIFM – Students Personal Development Networking Increase employability Gain valuable life skills Share best practice Student Ambassadors

Student Ambassadors How does it work? Recruit Students Engage Students Activities/Events Employability Career Partner Student Ambassadors

CMI mentoring Enriches the students experience Increases confidence Increases employability Develop soft skills Real life view of work CMI mentoring

“My experience of the CMI mentoring programme has been wonderful and far exceeded my expectations, I would recommend it to anyone. It has helped me a lot, and supported my course very well” CMI Derby University student CMI mentoring

Confidence Connect with role models and like-minded learners Help develop vision and encourage passion Connect with employers (early) Collaborate on developing business skills and cultural competency Confidence

Ongoing commitment CMI student upgrade Support from their academic homes Support from their professional homes R. Graduate BA (Hons) CMgr MCMI Ongoing commitment