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Please save the date and sign up for the MyCareerPath Employability Event: “Redefining Employability in a VUCA World: Developing Skills for the Future”

 

Employability and Skills Symposium: Redefining Employability in a VUCA world. Exploring how HigherEd 4.0 and MyCareerPath are advancing employability through future-ready skills, industry collaboration, and sustainable careers. Wednesday 28th October 9:00am - 2:00pm in Theatre 1000, ATU Galway.

We are bringing together a diverse audience of educators, employers, researchers, learners and industry leaders to explore how higher education can respond to the rapidly changing demands of today’s world. Through research, case studies and interactive discussion, the event will explore:

  • Developing future-ready employees and graduates
  • Embedding employability across the curriculum
  • Strengthening partnerships between higher education and industry
  • Equipping learners with the technical, digital and human skills needed for sustainable careers

As part of the programme, we will host a number of discussion panels and we are delighted to be inviting MyCareerPath learners back to share their experiences. We will welcome Vivienne Patterson, Head of Skills and Engagement at the HEA, Carol Guildea from Lifelong Guidance and we’ll have a keynote address from Enda Larkin, who will focus on leadership, employability and the future of work.

We would be delighted if you could join us for what promises to be an engaging and insightful event.

Please scan QR below to book your space! 

Further information to follow including full listing of speakers and full agenda. (This event will be both an in person and online).

Exclusive Opportunity for 25 ATU PhD Students

An opportunity not to be missed for ATU PhD students – only 25 places available.

We’re inviting ATU PhD students to take part in the MyCareerPath EU GREEN Skills Discovery Initiative, designed to support PhD students across four EU GREEN partner universities: University of Angers, University of Parma, Wroclaw University of Environmental & Life Sciences and Atlantic Technological University

Why take part?

  • Discover your transferable skills and identify individual strengths
  • Benchmark your skills against globally sought-after competencies identified in the World Economic Forum’s future skills framework.
  • Understand what employers are looking for as the world of work continues to evolve.
  • Gain valuable insight into your career readiness and the human-centred skills that can differentiate you in the workplace.
  • Be part of a unique international initiative involving PhD students and Employers across four EU GREEN partner universities.

Supported by two interactive webinars, including employer insights from organisations recruiting PhD graduates across participating countries.

How to Participate?

Complete the registration form. Click here to register by 29 October 2026 or scan the QR code on the graphic above.

25 ATU places available

Time commitment: 2.5 hours

Express your interest today. We’d love to have you involved.

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The initiative helps students understand how their capabilities align with changing labour market demands and globally sought-after competencies, as identified in the World Economic Forum’s future-focused skills framework, with a strong emphasis on human-centred skills.

The project will also enable participating universities to evaluate the skills profile of PhD students across each partner country and identify the capabilities required for the future workforce.

Webinar One

12 November 2026 | 2:00 pm Skills Discovery & Career Application

This webinar introduces the Skills Discovery Tool, supporting PhD students in identifying, understanding, and articulating the transferable skills required for future career pathways.

The tool maps each student’s competencies against the World Economic Forum’s most in-demand global skills, helping participants better understand and communicate their strengths.

Webinar Two

1 December 2026 | 2:00 pm Employer Engaged Workshop: Connecting Student Strengths with Employer Needs and Future Workplace Skills

This interactive webinar brings together students and employers to explore workforce trends, future skills requirements, and the impact of AI on careers.

Building on the Skills Discovery Tool, the session will help students validate their skills through an employer lens, while enabling employers to demonstrate how these competencies are applied in practice within their organisations.

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