Work Experience Festival
Welcome to Work Experience Festival!
Tuesday 8 October, 11.00am - 2.00pm, John Pounds Centre
Our Work Experience Festival is a one-stop shop for all students looking to gain some work experience or secure a part-time job. We’ll have:
- Volunteering organisations
- Placement year support
- Student Startup team
- Local part-time employers
Where is the John Pounds Centre?
You can find the John Pounds Centre just behind the Northern Quarter of the University (Richmond and Portland Buildings).
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