GradLink: Chemistry Launch Event

The GradLink programme aims to develop current students’ knowledge of the labour market and career paths, through supportive career learning relationships with alumni mentors working in a range of career areas. Students benefit enormously from the exchange of ideas with alumni and the programme also helps to develop their confidence and social skills. 

What's Involved: Volunteering as a mentor involves attending the launch event (which takes place on Wednesday, 7 December) and meeting with your assigned student/s on approximately three occasions during the year. The focus of these meetings is generally professional development and other career-related topics. The time commitment of the programme for mentors is approximately 10 hours. 

The Launch Event: As part of the launch event, we ask each graduate to speak for one to two minutes to give students an overview of their career to date and what you can offer potential mentees. Following this, we will host a reception for the mentors, students and academic staff from the School.