Empowering Career Transitions

This session provides university staff with an overview of the career pathways for disabled and neurodivergent students in the UK as they transition from higher education to employment. Using Graduate Outcomes data, we will explore how career outcomes for disabled and neurodivergent students differ from their peers, identify the unique challenges they face, and discuss strategies for overcoming these barriers.

The session will underscore the critical role universities play in providing inclusive careers support and will showcase best practices for fostering successful transitions through tailored and supportive approaches.

Mark Allen is a qualified Careers Coach at Imperial College, London. He is the Disability Officer for Imperial’s Careers Service. He organises a programme of workshops and support for disabled students, works as a trainer for the charity Ambitious About Autism, and has worked extensively for the Disability Task Group for Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services (AGCAS). Mark is a qualified coach and a member of the college's Coaching Academy, helping staff members from across the institution. Mark has also worked in advice and guidance at the UWE Bristol, the College of Law, and the University of Westminster.

This event is running as part of a series of events at UON to mark Disability History Month and is a collaboration between the Staff Disability Network and Library and Learning Services.

'So, here's the thing...' gives people an opportunity to talk to an audience about something they are passionate or knowledgeable about. Hosted by Library and Learning Services at the University of Northampton, students, staff and members of the public are all welcome.

Members of the public will need to request a Visitor Pass in advance to access the venue.

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Host or Publisher Jenny Townend