Canterbury Employability Festival 2017 Programme BT_125153_Employability Fest CANT_FINAL_web | Page 8

8 Employability Festival: Programme of Events Venue Event Open to 16.00- 17.00 KS4 Introducing the JET Programme The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme is an education and cultural exchange scheme run by the Government of Japan. Since 1987, the programme has placed over 10,000 UK graduates in schools and local government offices throughout Japan. All students 16.00- 17.30 KLT5 Springboard into Law Springboard into Law is part of a legal employability programme designed to kick start your legal career. It covers information on the legal market, recruitment opportunities and the route to qualification along with how to succeed with applications and interviews. Law students 17.00- 18.00 Venue tbc, check online Working in the UK for international students This talk is aimed at students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA). It covers information about the UK graduate labour market and provides up-to-date information about relevant types of work permit, finding sponsors and tips about how to succeed with your applications. All students 18.05- 19.00 KLT1 Volunteering: Become more employable Volunteering improves employability and acts as a route into any career. Kent Union and their Community Action Groups speak on a range of charitable student-led projects that are sure to develop personal growth and bring an edge to your CV. All students YABILITY PO LO YABILITY PO LO 5 15 YABILITY PO LO 10 YABILITY PO LO #EmpFest17 EP Points Time TUESDAY 24 OCTOBER (CONT) 10