Kent Business School’s Lecturer in Careers and Employability has been awarded the Barbara Morris Prize for Learning Support.<\/p>\n
The prize was awarded in recognition of Irena’s work which has ensured that Kent Business School is at the forefront of embedding employability into the undergraduate curriculum on a large scale.<\/p>\n
Working alongside other Kent Business School academics, Irena integrated three dedicated employability sessions into two compulsory first-year modules (Employability and Study Skills for Success<\/a> – Medway CB373 and Business Skills & Employability – Canterbury CB311).<\/p>\n As part of the assessments for these modules, students are required to write a self-reflective business report, as well as complete an online Moodle award. The award is tailored to students of Kent Business School and guides them through the job hunting process.<\/p>\n The modules conclude with students submitting an up-to-date graduate-level CV. These are then assessed and students receive feedback from careers professionals, to ensure these are fit-for-purpose. This process prepares them for stage two when employers recruit for internships and Year in Industry placements.<\/p>\n The prize was awarded by Vice-Chancellor Karen Cox at a lunchtime ceremony. Irena was awarded second place, a monetary prize of \u00a31,500 to put towards something that will benefit Kent Business School students. As Irena said:<\/p>\n ‘I was absolutely chuffed to receive this award because it recognised the huge amount of work I have invested. Most importantly, this award gives us a little bit of cash to spend on our students, which will enable us to consider some more unusual employability activities.’<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Debbie Kemp, Head of Employability and Placements at Kent Business School said: ‘This award acknowledges Irena’s professionalism and passion in supporting our Kent Business School students on their journey to find the perfect jobs, in-person and via the Kent Business School Employability Blog<\/a> which has 2000 hits every month. Well done Irena!’<\/p>\n Congratulations to Irena from all at Kent Business School. View Irena’s staff profile.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"