University life is about much more than your degree. Reflect on your experiences and strengths, and demonstrate your initiative to potential employers through the York Award.

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Participating in the York Award was a fulfilling journey. It allowed me to think about and reflect upon my University of York experience. I thoroughly enjoyed being able to demonstrate my strengths and my commitment to engaging in extracurricular activities. I certainly think that partaking in the York Award will lead to self-improvement and motivation!

Kavil, BA Criminal Justice and Social Policy

York Award

The York Award is a certificate awarded by the University that demonstrates to employers that you have taken a proactive approach to student life. It's a recognition of your personal and professional development within and outside your programme of study.

The award helps to consolidate your undergraduate experiences, your acquired skills and knowledge, and your progress throughout university. It rewards and celebrates your engagement with those activities and skills that support your employability, as well as your contribution to college life, societies, volunteering and involvement with employer events, work placements and internships.

You can start preparing for the York Award from day one by getting involved in different activities to develop your skills and experiences, including our York Strengths programme.

Participating in the York Award helps you articulate the positive characteristics you have to offer in a way that appeals to employers and future study providers, supporting your next steps after graduation.

York Leaders

The York Leaders programme gives you the chance to develop leadership skills alongside expert trainers, employers and alumni. If your application to join this programme is successful, you will advance your understanding of what it means to be a 'leader'. You will explore and develop your own leadership skills, becoming a leader who works to improve the groups or communities they are a part of.

Boost your employability

Discover your strengths

Discover and develop your strengths through our unique employability programme.

Explore options for volunteering

Broaden your leadership and organisational skills and make a difference to other people’s lives.

Careers and placements

Expand your horizons, apply for jobs, placements and internships and develop your skills.

Contact us

Careers and Placements

careers@york.ac.uk
+44 (0)1904 322685