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Futures: Careers. Employability. Enterprise.

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What is Marjon Futures  

Futures, Marjon's Career and Employability team, offer student centred and professional information and guidance on career development learning, employability skills and enterprise as well as providing curriculum input. Supporting the Marjon values (Curiosity, Humanity, Independence, Ambition), Futures supports experiential learning via placements, work experience, part-time jobs, and international opportunities; business and enterprise development; funding to support opportunities and guidance to support career development and acquisition of key employability skills. Marjon Futures’ digital platform, powered by Handshake, provides information, advice, and guidance to support the work of the Futures team and wider Marjon community. Additionally, Handshake provides a unique opportunity for students and graduates to connect with local, national and international employers who are keen to support early-career talent. If you are a current Marjon student, or graduate, use this link to get started.

Connect with Marjon Futures  

If you would like to get in contact with Marjon Futures email futures@marjon.ac.uk or connect with us via social media – Twitter and  Facebook 

Support after you graduate 

The Futures team offers indefinite, and continued support to Marjon Alumni. Alumni can book 1:1s with the Futures team, as well as continuing to access digital resources, and connect with employers, via Handshake. Additionally, we are keen to involve Marjon Alumni as Career Mentors to current students and recent graduates.

If you need help planning your job search, polishing your interview technique or are ready to apply for a promotion the Futures team are always here to support and help you.

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Digitally connected

Find out how we connect students to career development learning and employment skills.

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Stay connected

We continue to support Marjon Graduates and Alumni for as long as they need it.

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Connecting you to experiences

Volunteering is a great addition to your growing CV, plus you’ll get to support the local community, pick up new skills and gain recognition for your efforts through the Marjon V50 & V150 Awards.

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International connections

Marjon offers a range of international opportunities through study abroad, international research and the Camp America programme.

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Connecting you to funding

Plymouth Marjon University offers a range of funded opportunities to support current Marjon students build experience and develop employability skills alongside their degree studies.

Connecting you to funding

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Developmental opportunities at Marjon

There’s nothing quite like real-world work experience to explore your ambitions and put vocations to the test. 

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Choose your course

Use these resources to research the career you want so that you know your degree puts you on the right career path.

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