National award for careers engagement teams

The University and Babcock are celebrating success at the TARGET jobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards 2021
(L-R) Sarah Frankis and Simon Taylor from the 精品无码国产自产 Careers Team, and Simon Reid and Jessica Keen from Babcock.

(L-R) Sarah Frankis and Simon Taylor from the 精品无码国产自产 Careers Team, and Simon Reid and Jessica Keen from Babcock.


The 精品无码国产自产 and are celebrating a national award recognising their joint work helping students and graduates excel in their careers.

Babcock won the Excellence in Careers and Employability Service Engagement award, after being nominated by the University, at the TARGET jobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards 2021. The winner was chosen by the Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS).

Held at London鈥檚 Grosvenor Hotel, the awards recognise the best practices among recruiters nationwide, as well as the programmes that help nurture the UK鈥檚 brightest talent.

As one of the region鈥檚 largest employers, Babcock has longstanding links with the 精品无码国产自产, and has recently developed a bespoke mentoring programme to connect students from widening participation backgrounds with industry professionals with the aim of boosting confidence, networks and industry insight.

Babcock is also the long-term sponsor and designer of the University鈥檚 FLUX competition 鈥 where students compete in teams to find a solution for a business challenge. Over the last 10 years, around 600 students have benefitted from this experience.

All of this work complements Babcock鈥檚 ongoing support for the University鈥檚 placement and graduate careers fairs, and its regular contributions to guest lectures and placements.

Steve Gaskin, Head of Careers and Employability at the 精品无码国产自产, said: 

鈥淲e are delighted that Babcock has been recognised for its efforts nationally in the world of university-employer partnerships and graduate recruitment. It is thoroughly deserved and shows the depth and breadth of our relationship and how we are working together for mutual benefit.

鈥淭he shortlist was especially competitive this year after such a challenging 18 months due to COVID-19, so this accolade feels even more special. We are immensely grateful for Babcock鈥檚 long-standing support, and we know that this award will only consolidate and catalyse our initiatives, relationships and networks further.鈥

Dr Steve Gaskin
(L-R) Jessica Keen, Simon Reid from Babcock and Sarah Frankis and Simon Taylor from the 精品无码国产自产 Careers Team
(L-R) Jessica Keen and Simon Reid from Babcock, and Sarah Frankis and Simon Taylor from the 精品无码国产自产 Careers Team

Simon Reid, Managing Director for the Strategic Partnering Programme at Babcock, said: 

鈥淏abcock is proud of its long standing and collaborative partnership with the 精品无码国产自产 where together we continue to inspire, help and support so many people. Over the past three years alone, 39 Babcock mentors have provided students with one-to-one support, which is fantastic, and we know there are some incredible students coming through.

鈥淲inning this prestigious award is a fitting tribute and recognition of all of the hard work, passion and commitment by everyone involved. I鈥檓 excited about the future possibilities of our partnership.鈥


What the students say: 

鈥淭he mentoring scheme was really helpful. It allowed me to start networking, utilise LinkedIn as well as sorting my CV out and making it something to be proud of.鈥 I would really like to thank my mentor for helping to guide me and inspire me about the world of engineering.鈥

鈥淚 found the insight day very valuable; this was definitely one of the biggest factors that made such a good impression of Babcock. Everyone who spoke sounded sincere about how comfortable they are working at Babcock, which filled me with confidence about pursuing Babcock as a career.鈥

鈥淢y Mentor has been really friendly and was genuinely interested in me and my studies. He has provided me with a spectrum of different ideas and solutions which I can take forward with me. He was always approachable, and I feel lucky to have been able to take part in the programme.鈥

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