The University of Cumbria hosts two high-profile events this week. Cumbrian businesswoman Emma Porter, construction managing director at award-winning infrastructure and civil engineering company Story Contracting, is the guest speaker at the inaugural meeting of the UoC Business Society. The student-led society aims to help upcoming graduates connect with employers and business networks, shaping their learning experience whilst helping organisations to inspire, retain and develop future professionals. During Thursday’s online event, Emma Porter will share her thoughts on building long term business relationships and give practical insights on how important this is to future success. She said: “I’m looking forward to sharing some thoughts on the importance of building good relationships which comes from listening to and understanding your clients’ needs and always seeking to give more than you take.
University of Cumbria aims to connect businesses and students with new society The University of Cumbria Business Society launches this month to help upcoming graduates connect with employers and business networks. The society s aim is to help shape students’ learning experience and offer real-world support and guidance alongside academic business management study. Additionally, it aims to help employers, organisations and business leaders engage and inspire future professionals. UoC Business Society president,Will Adams, said: “From personal experience, connections and networking make the opportunities in your life and career. “The aim is to connect upcoming graduates and businesses in Cumbria and Lancashire as a platform to encourage conversations, prospects and inspiration as we find our way into our own futures.
Led by and for students, the University of Cumbria Business Society launches this month to help upcoming graduates connect with employers and business networks. UoC Business Society figures want to develop a vibrant relationship with business leaders, helping to shape students’ learning experience and offering real-world support and guidance alongside academic business management study. It is also an aim to help employers, organisations and business leaders to engage and inspire future professionals, making connections, nurturing and helping to retain and develop future talent. As an anchor institution for the North West, University of Cumbria works with strategic partners and employers to develop routes into and through higher education, helping to meet the region’s demand for higher-level skills among the current and future workforce.