Career Academy Alumni

Almost 2,800 students have graduated from the Career Academy programme since we launched back in 2002. Each one will have a story to share about their Career Academy journey and how the programme has impacted on their lives. We want to keep in touch with you, so we can share our news and catch up on yours.

We’re keen to engage with our alumni, keeping them involved and offering them opportunities to network with our past students and supporters from the last decade. You may have some ideas about ways we can do this, so please do let us know your thoughts.

As you are aware we run an annual programme of events – perhaps you’d like to act as a speaker? We’re always looking for new case studies for our PR – would you like to contribute to one of these?

For those of you that benefitted from a mentor perhaps you want to ‘give something back’ and now mentor your own student. If you’re interested then please get in touch using the Contact us area on this website.

We have a LinkedIn group for graduates of the Career Academy programme to network with each other - follow the link below to join:

http://www.linkedin.com/groups?about=&gid=3281202

We also have a facebook page, follow the link and ‘like’ us: http://www.facebook.com/CareerAcademiesUK

And finally don’t forget our newsletter engage comes out three times a year packed with news from the Career Academy movement across the UK. To ensure you receive your free copy please register on the member’s area of our website.

“I started my business a couple of years ago but then it was more of a hobby. However completing the Career Academy programme gave me the inspiration I needed to take control of the business and push it in the right direction. It opened my eyes up to the business world and gave me the inspiration I needed to make something of myself and become a success”.
Grant, Career Academy graduate and entrepreneur

“I would definitely recommend the Career Academy programme to future students. There is no other programme which will provide you with the opportunities that the Career Academy programme does. The internship alone is an invaluable experience for anyone completing their studies as it looks fantastic on your CV and it gives you a great insight into which career path you want to pursue.”
Sofia, Career Academy graduate currently at university

“I would also recommend the programme to potential students; it is simply an excellent opportunity for anyone, especially so given the current economic climate and competition for jobs. It can easily be what sets your CV apart and gets you an interview. Also in terms of personal development, there is no better way of gaining workplace experience and learning on the job.”
Pete, Career Academy graduate, now working at Barclays Wealth

“The Career Academy has made a huge difference to my life.  Since starting the programme, I have become more professional and it has helped me to realise that endless possibilities are open to me.  The only thing stopping me before was myself.  I am much more determined than I was before, my confidence has improved, and I have a positive outlook on life.”  
Dayana, Career Academy graduate currently at university