We are investing in our future trainers and expanding our training portfolio. Apply for this year’s free, online Peer Training programme by 24 February. Current trainer Mundeep Panayi shares what she has gained from delivering AGCAS training. Apply: https://lnkd.in/ez2KrrQE #careers #employability #training #professionaldevelopment #CPD
AGCAS
Higher Education
Sheffield, England 8,782 followers
Expert membership organisation for higher education student career development and graduate employment professionals
About us
AGCAS is the expert membership organisation for higher education student career development and graduate employment professionals. Through our members, we support the best possible career outcomes from higher education for individuals, institutions, society and the economy. Established in 1967, AGCAS has around 160 institutional and 3,000 individual members. As the independent and trusted voice of the sector, AGCAS works with a wide range of government departments, HE bodies, graduate recruiters, professional bodies and commercial organisations. To deliver AGCAS' Mission and Vision we are enabled by five strategic areas: • Advocacy – Thought leaders and the voice for higher education careers and employability professionals • Research and Knowledge – Sharing expertise in student career development and graduate employment • Quality – Recognised professional body for higher education employability professionals • Community– An inclusive collective of members sharing a sense of common purpose • Learning – Delivering professional development for careers and employability professionals @AGCAS
- Website
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http://www.agcas.org.uk
External link for AGCAS
- Industry
- Higher Education
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Sheffield, England
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1967
- Specialties
- Higher Education , Careers, Employability , Graduate , Membership Organisation , Professional Body, Labour market , Employment , Graduate labour market, Careers Service, University, Professional Development, Membership, and Best practice
Locations
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Prospect Road
Sheffield, England S2 3EN, GB
Employees at AGCAS
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Nadim Choudhury
Higher Education Leader ,Executive Career Coach, Employability Expert, Lecturer and trainee UKCP psychotherapist. FHEA. 2+ years UK Board Experience
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Martin Edmondson
CEO at AGCAS
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Jayne Sharples
Postgraduate Careers Consultant, University of Birmingham | Coaching, Career Development, Coaching Connections
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Adrienne Jolly
SFHEA, Careers Consultant, University of Cambridge Careers Service.
Updates
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📢 AGCAS members - book your place for the AGM 2025 featuring special guest Lord David Willetts Lord Willetts will be sharing insights and taking questions on the recent Resolution Foundation report ‘Are universities worth it’? 📅 Tuesday 25 February, 11-12:30 📝 Register: https://lnkd.in/ee4DbwhM
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Happy National Apprenticeship Week! A growing number of AGCAS job profiles on Prospects.ac.uk include details of apprenticeships, many of which are at degree or master’s level Whether you are guiding future engineers, civil servants, construction managers or other professionals, our profiles help you easily find and share relevant apprenticeship pathways View job profiles: https://lnkd.in/e26c9AZB #NAW2025 #SkillsForLife #careers #employability #apprenticeships NCFE
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Applications are still open for our free, online Peer Training programme We're looking for future trainers knowledgeable in one or more of the following areas: 🔹 Artificial intelligence 🔹 Data/data analysis including demonstrating impact 🔹 Employer engagement/liaison 🔹 Enterprise and entrepreneurship 🔹 Placements, internships and work-related learning 🔹 Student/graduate engagement, including marketing and communications 🔹 Supporting students with diverse needs, including neurodiversity Current trainer Alex Proctor shares what he gained from the programme Learn more and apply before 24 February: https://lnkd.in/ez2KrrQE #CPD #training #learning #personaldevelopment #careers #employability #AI #data #employer #enterprise #entrepreneurship #placements #internships #workrelatedlearning #student #graduate #neurodiversity #marketing #communications
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Free webinar for AGCAS members: Navigating mentoring platforms and systems Join Karen Shaw, Barnaby Mollett and Andrea Hodges from the AGCAS Career Mentoring Task Group, plus Daniel K., for an overview of different systems used for HE career mentoring programmes. The session will focus on user experience, providing practical advice for using these tools effectively. 📅 Wednesday 12 February, 1-2pm Register: https://lnkd.in/eDg_tkTc #careers #employability #mentoring
Member webinar: Navigating Mentoring Platforms and Systems: User Experiences and Practical Insights
agcas.org.uk
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In a new article for Prospects.ac.uk Luminate, Claire Toogood outlines recent AGCAS research and highlights the trends shaping HE careers and employability services in 2025 Read: https://lnkd.in/e4aETV42 #careers #employability #data #research #students #graduates #AI #workbasedlearning #placements #funding
What are the priorities for higher education careers and employability in 2025?
luminate.prospects.ac.uk
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✍ PHOENIX CALL FOR ARTICLES: INTEGRATED EMPLOYABILITY We are inviting articles that address the following areas: 🔸 Collaborative and partnership work within institutions and across the sector 🔸 Student voice and co-creation 🔸 Research, impact and evaluation 🔸 Future trends for in-curriculum work Submit your proposal by 21 February: https://lnkd.in/efwx9V2F #careers #employability #curriculum #partnerships #student #graduate #research #trends
Call for articles: Phoenix, May 2025 - Integrated employability
agcas.org.uk
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There is one week left to submit your nomination for the AGCAS Award for Excellence in Careers and Employability Service Engagement, part of the National Graduate Recruitment Awards 2025. 🏆 Show your appreciation for a fantastic employer who is making a difference to your students and graduates. Submit your 300 word nomination by 7 February. https://lnkd.in/eY9__GAU #employer #awards #student #graduate #careers #employability
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We are investing in our future trainers and expanding our current training portfolio. Apply for this year’s free, online Peer Training programme and boost your CPD. Current trainer Afua Kudom FHEA MA Cantab PG Dip Kudom shares what she has gained from delivering AGCAS training. Apply by 24 February: https://lnkd.in/ez2KrrQE #careers #employability #training #professionaldevelopment #CPD
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📢 The AGCAS AGM will take place on 25 February with guest speaker Lord David Willetts Lord Willetts will talk about the Resolution Foundation’s recent report 'Are universities worth it?' which looks at the evidence underpinning the value of a university education and considers policy options for the future. 📅 Tuesday 25 February, 11-12:30, online via Zoom 📝 Full and partner members, register here: https://lnkd.in/ee4DbwhM
Annual General Meeting 2025 with special guest Lord David Willetts
agcas.org.uk