Bengaluru, Apr 21 (BNP): A new careers package designed to help Indian students get ahead in the competitive global employment market has been launched by the University of Southampton.
From the moment an applicant accepts their offer to the University, they will be nurtured and supported via the unique Career Advantage programme.
Indian applicants who successfully secure a place at Southampton will benefit from tailored opportunities, including access to a new university careers team in India, and dedicated support to build and develop entrepreneurial skills.
Career Advantage has been designed to nurture Indian students before they begin their studies in the UK, help them develop their employability when they are in Southampton, and provide ongoing support for up to five years after graduation.
As the first global top 100 university with a campus in India, students will also benefit from the University of Southampton’s close reputation with employers in India and networks linked to the Delhi campus.
The University of Southampton has also introduced essential AI training for all students. This major initiative reflects the University’s commitment to preparing students for a future in which artificial intelligence will transform many aspects of work, research and society.
Kieron Broadhead, Deputy Vice-President (Operations) at the University of Southampton, said:
“Southampton is about so much more than just gaining a prestigious degree from a world top 100 university.
“Professional development is now at the heart of every stage of your journey with us, thanks to our unique Career Advantage employability programme for our Indian students.
“Career Advantage will help our students develop the skills, experience, networks and confidence needed to stand out, gain the competitive edge, and kickstart their successful careers.”
Career Advantage opens with a series of online sessions exclusively for offer holders featuring industry leaders, University of Southampton experts and alumni, giving students early insight while helping them start to develop an international network.
Once in Southampton, students will join the University’s award-winning Successful Futures pathway, designed to help undergraduates recognize and strengthen the skills they need for the future. They will also be able to gain practical experience through mentoring, skills-based volunteering, intensive job coaching, webinars and exclusive paid internships.
The experience they build in the UK is intended to create wider international opportunities and prepare them to contribute to India’s rapidly changing employment market. Graduates will then receive tailored support from a dedicated careers consultant in India for up to five years after they complete their studies, including intensive job coaching and access to India-specific alumni networks.
Director of Global Admissions, Recruitment and Marketing, Amanda Procter, added:
“We have a long-standing and valued relationship with India and celebrated the successful opening of the University of Southampton Delhi last year.
“Our University not only benefits from world-class research and teaching resources but also focuses on career development, nurturing students who are ready to make an impact in India’s fast-moving job market.
“Career Advantage now provides those students from India who want to experience the chance to study in the UK with a unique opportunity to build their employability skills.
“Through our long-term educational and research partnerships in the country, we aim to cultivate a new generation of students with global vision, creativity, and social responsibility.
“From this year, all our students will also complete a course covering AI skills, ethics and creativity, helping them go beyond basic understanding to use AI tools effectively and responsibly.”
