Empower
Empower
Bringing together resources and expertise across the University of Kent and beyond, to support students from underrepresented backgrounds in developing confidence, identifying their skills and understanding recruitment processes.
Get ready for the world of work.
The programme offers the opportunity to
- Reflect on your skills, identify any gaps, and find ways to develop these skills
- Access personalised support in areas such as disability and finding inclusive employment
- Access a bursary to enable you to attend training or employability activities
- Meet alumni and prospective employers
- Engage with services across the university to support you with study skills, life skills and wellbeing
- Gain Employability Points
Find out more
Case Studies, FAQs and more
Case Studies
Read student stories about their experience with EMPOWER
What's the Empower experience like? Discover our student and alumni stories.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? Find out more here.
Got questions? Check out our FAQs.
Empower Bursary
You could be eligible. Find out more here.
Find out more about the Empower bursary for unpaid work and experience.