Supporting You

Careers and Employability

Your future starts here

Whether you already know exactly where you want to go or you're still exploring your options, Future U Careers is here to help you achieve your ambitions.

From your first day at UCEN Manchester to your first graduate role and beyond, we're here to support your career journey. We'll support you to develop the skills, confidence and experience you need to succeed. Whether you're preparing for your dream job, considering postgraduate study, looking for work experience or simply unsure about your next step, our Careers Team is here to support you throughout your university journey.

As part of Future U, UCEN Manchester's integrated student support team, we work alongside your tutors and industry partners to help you make informed decisions about your future and maximise every opportunity during your time with us.

Your career journey doesn't end at graduation. Neither does our support so reach out to our Careers team today.

How can we help?

Our professionally qualified Careers Advisers provide impartial, confidential and personalised careers guidance, helping you make informed decisions about your future.

We can support you to:

Explore career options and identify pathways that match your interests, strengths and ambitions
Discover graduate careers, apprenticeships and postgraduate study opportunities
Develop the skills employers are looking for
Find work experience, placements, volunteering opportunities and graduate roles
Create an outstanding CV and tailored cover letters
Prepare for interviews, assessment centres and recruitment processes
Understand labour market trends and employment opportunities
Explore self-employment, freelancing and business start-up opportunities
Build confidence in your skills and recognise your potential.

Whether you're planning your first graduate role or simply exploring your options, we're here to help you take the next step with confidence.

Why meet with a Careers Lead?

Choosing your next step can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to make those decisions alone. Our Careers Leads are professionally qualified careers practitioners with specialist knowledge of graduate recruitment, labour market trends and career development. They'll take the time to understand your goals and help you develop a plan that's right for you.

Meeting with a Careers Lead can help you:

Explore career options with confidence
Identify your strengths and transferable skills
Understand what employers are looking for
Improve your applications and interview performance
Build confidence in your career decisions
Access specialist resources and opportunities.

Whatever your aspirations, we're here to help you achieve them.

Your personal careers platform

Accessible 24 hours a day, Future U 360 complements the personalised support provided by our Careers Team, allowing you to continue developing your employability skills whenever it suits you.

Create a professional CV and cover letter with CV360
Practise interviews and prepare for assessment centres
Explore careers through personalised career assessments
Search for graduate jobs, placements and part-time opportunities
Develop your employability skills with online learning and digital training
Track your career journey by securely storing your career documents.

Your Future U 360 account is available from enrolment and remains accessible after graduation, helping you continue your career journey wherever it takes you.

Welcome

Earn while you learn

Many students choose to work alongside their studies to gain valuable experience, develop their skills and help manage the cost of living.

Browse part-time opportunities in Greater Manchester:

Job Search | Indeed

Jobs in Manchester Available | StudentJob UK

Part Time Jobs in Manchester | Part Time Job Vacancies Manchester

JOBS IN MANCHESTER (with salaries) - July 2026 | Manchester Jobs & Vacancies

Whether you're looking for your first part-time job, want to improve your CV, prepare for interviews or explore your career options, our Career Leads are here to help.