Training and development
One of the aims of the Student Ambassador scheme is to develop students’ employability skills, helping you to become ‘job-ready’.
A Student Ambassador committed to personal development may have the opportunity to develop the following skills:
People skills |
General employment skills |
Self-reliance / positive attitude |
| Interpersonal skills | Time management | Professional attitude |
| Verbal communication | Presentation skills | Reliable and committed |
| Versatile team worker | Customer awareness / service | Resilient and adaptable |
| Motivational / inspirational | Problem-solving / creativity | Self-motivation |
| Leadership skills (delegation, decision-making, negotiation) | Organisation and planning | Reflective and articulate |
| Engaging young people | Active participants | Innovative and enterprising / caring, ethical and with integrity |
Compulsory training course
Newly selected Student Ambassadors will need to attend a compulsory training course before they work at an event. This will consist of two modules:
Getting started
This introductory workshop will help you to:
- Find out what is expected of you in Ambassador work, including terms and conditions
- Find out the most up to date University marketing messages
- Share ideas on what works when engaging with young people
- Get useful tips on practical issues such as what to do in an emergency, and staying safe around children (safeguarding)
- Consider your development needs for presentation skills
There will be more development opportunities and training courses for Student Ambassadors advertised here later.