The GO Wales Graduate Academy is a free training programme that aims to provide recent graduates with the skills and support needed to help gain graduate employment. Today’s employers are looking for real evidence of skills, abilities and understanding of the world of work, underpinned by actual experience and accredited learning.
By combining work experience with a qualification awarded by the internationally-recognised Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), the programme is a learning opportunity that focuses on the real and practical skills required for success.
Programmes are held at various locations in Wales. Full-time, 6-week programmes include a 2-week residential training course. We also offer part-time programmes for those who are currently working and feel under-employed but are not able to attend a full-time programme.
Some comments from recent Graduate Academy participants:
“I have enjoyed the units very much, the tutors were excellent... the style of the tutors made it a lot easier to understand, eg made it fun and relevant to everyday situations.”
“Excellent – practical, targeted, highly relevant.”
“It has been an amazing experience – working/living in close proximity with new people. It certainly helps with social skills and confidence and smoothes the transition from University to the workplace.”
“I thought the programme was fantastic. The whole experience has given me confidence looking for jobs, encouraged me to prepare for interviews and after the experience I now feel that I am much better equipped when looking for jobs.”
Stephanie Merriman was working in a temporary position when she heard about the GO Wales Graduate Academy; she graduated in July 2008 with a degree in Law and after a year of temping she felt that the academy sounded like an excellent opportunity to help her secure a graduate job.
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These Information Guides should tell you all you need to know, including details about who is eligible to join the Graduate Academy and what actually happens during the programme. However, if you have any questions after reading this information, please e-mail graduateacademy@lamp.ac.uk at any time.
To find out more about programme dates and venues and how to apply to the Graduate Academy, please go to the Programme Information & Application page here >
There are no course fees for the Graduate Academy programme. The 2-week residential training course element of all full-time programmes is offered on a full board basis with all accommodation and meals provided at no charge to the participant.
Financial support to help pay travel expenses is available and, in certain circumstances, a training allowance is also paid to the participant by the Graduate Academy.
Please read the ‘Graduate Academy Fees & Payments Guide’ for further information and e-mail graduateacademy@lamp.ac.uk if you have any questions.
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