Empower

Empower

Enhance your CV. Build your confidence. Reflect on your skills.

Empower

Open to students from underrepresented and marginalised groups* (most commonly those who were in receipt of free school meals, or are first in their family to attend university, and disabled students), offering:


  • A chance to reflect on your skills and identify ways to strengthen these
  • Access to personalised support in areas such as disability and finding inclusive employment
  • Personalised support, tailored to your needs


*University of Kent (Home) students who are classified as TUNDRA Quintile 1.

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    Application and Interview support

    Book an Empower appointment for one-to-one CV or application form feedback, to do a mock interview, to learn how to effectively job hunt, or to discuss your career ideas. 

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    Empower Bursary

    Eligible students can apply for up to £200 to fund a skills development course, travel costs for attending in-person interviews, assessment centres, unpaid work or volunteering.

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    Find Inclusive Opportunities

    Internships and experience relating to specific criteria (including ethnicity, disability, gender and sexuality). These include 10,000 Black Interns, Change 100 and other social mobility schemes.

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    Skills Development

    Helping you evidence and describe your skills on your CV, application forms and at interview. Book an Empower appointment today for personalised support. 

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    Dress for Success Wardrobe

    Choose up to 4 items to take away! From suit jackets, trousers, dresses, blouses and accessories, everything is completely free for University of Kent students. Stock will change regularly with donations. 

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    Kent Career Fund

    Supporting students with up to £150 towards the cost of travel or accommodation for unpaid work experience, travel to an interview, employment-related activities, or training.

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    Meet the Empower team

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Empower were approachable, encouraging, and took the time to answer my questions, helping me feel confident

Survey respondent, 2026

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Personalised and encouraging; they understand the challenges of students without networks or financial support

Survey respondent, 2026