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)
There may be more development opportunities and courses for Student Ambassadors throughout the role