Swansea University will this week launch an academy to increase job opportunities for students once they graduate.
The Employability Academy will focus on increasing the number of graduates securing graduate employment and work placements.
More than 90 per cent of Swansea University students are in work or further study six months after graduating.
Business, Enterprise, Technology and Science Minister Edwina Hart will launch the academy at the university on Thursday.
She said: "In these difficult times it is vital that young people have a can-do attitude so they can adapt to new challenges and be motivated to succeed.
"This new academy is not only designed to enhance the employment opportunities of young people but to widen their experiences, which is to be welcomed."
Swansea University vice- chancellor Professor Richard B Davies said: "We want to ensure that Swansea graduates are given a head start in developing and pursuing the most rewarding careers.
"This is the challenge which the academy will address."
Professor Hilary Lappin-Scott, pro vice-chancellor, will be heading the academy.
He said: "The Swansea Employability Academy will also encourage students to create opportunities through enterprise by developing entrepreneurial skills and providing exciting start-up opportunities."
Project manager Judith James said work placement opportunities were already available through the academy in the Arctic and at the CERN research labs in Switzerland.
She said: "A workplace challenge need not be international, it could be with a small company within the region, but it will be exciting and relevant so that the student can build an excellent CV."
Simon Gibson OBE, chief executive of the Terry Matthews- founded firm Wesley Clover, will address the launch event.
Source: Thisissouthwales.co.uk, Monday 12th March 2012
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