Explore your potential during National Careers Week

Explore your career progression potential during National Careers Week 

National Careers Week runs Monday 2 - Friday 6 March 

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National Careers Week celebrates the importance of great careers guidance and helps students explore what’s possible after their studies. At WLV, career development sits at the heart of the student experience. Our Careers, Employability & Success team is here year‑round to help you build skills, gain experience and plan your next move, whether that’s through tailored guidance, work placements, employer events, or hands‑on career exploration. During NCW, we’re bringing all of this support together with a full week of drop‑ins, workshops and virtual opportunities to help you get career‑ready.

In the above video, hear from our careers team about the event schedule for National Careers Week. Plus, how our new Careers, Employability and Success Hub can help with your career goals.

Careers, Employability & Success Hub Drop-ins

Drop-in sessions run throughout the week at the Careers, Employability & Success Hub, Millennium City Building, MD083, City Campus. 

• Monday 2nd March, 10am - 2pm: #NCW2026 Virtual Careers Fair 

Explore the Virtual Careers Fair – a free, no-registration platform packed with opportunities for students to discover careers, employers and future pathways.

• Tuesday 3 March, 11am - 2pm: Teaching & Education Pathways - You don’t need a teaching degree to become a teacher

Discover alternative teacher training routes, postgraduate certificates, and university open day info and get support with numeracy & literacy test guidance, plus application pathway tips.

• Wednesday 4​ March, 11am - 2pm: Careers & Crafts 

Take a break, get creative, and explore your new Careers, Employability & Success Hub.

• Wednesday 4​ March, 11.45am - 4.15pm: Explore careers in Tech, Engineering & Consulting at the Bright Network Women in TEC virtual event!

Connect with top employers like Bank of America, Google & Barclays through networking, skills sessions and inspiring panel discussions. Gain insights, build confidence, and kickstart your early career — all from your screen.

• Thursday 5 March, 11am: Boost your career through volunteering with Climate ED 

Join Elliott McDowell from Climate Ed for a drop-in workshop during National Careers Week. Discover how student-led volunteering can build skills, enhance employability, and open doors to future careers.

• Friday 6 March, 11am - 2pm: NHS Opportunity Day -  You Don’t Need a Medical Degree to Work in the HS

​Discover NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme, public health roles, data & informatics pathways, careers in management & business and non-clinical roles within the NHS.

Work Experience and placement case studies

Recently, students from our Sport and Exercise Therapy course took part in a unique professional development opportunity, providing pre-show soft tissue treatment to dancers on Jason Derulo’s world tour during its Birmingham stop. Read the story

Hear from Kayleigh as she shares her experience working with the Wolverhampton Wanderers media team while studying Film Production. Discover how real industry opportunities helped her build confidence, skills, and professional experience during her course. Watch Kayleigh's video

Naledi shares her journey, from hands on learning in specialist labs to completing an industry placement, gaining real world experience and the confidence to launch her career in aerospace engineering. Watch Naledi's video

If you want to find out how a work placement can kick start your career - come and speak to the team in the Careers Employment & Success Hub in MD corridor, or book an appointment here.