Employability and Progression Assistants

The Careers Service Mentoring and Widening Participation Team is dedicated to supporting the employability and progression of students from backgrounds that are underrepresented at the University of Leeds. 

The Employability and Progression Assistants (EPAs) offer 1-1 careers and employability support to Plus Programme students. As recent University of Leeds graduates from underrepresented backgrounds, the EPAs know firsthand how overwhelming career planning can feel. That’s why they work to support students in similar circumstances with all things careers related. 

As well as offering 1:1 careers appointments, the EPAs also deliver a package of employability support including workshops, newsletters, mentoring programmes and exclusive opportunities.  

What can the EPA’s support me with?

Are you a Plus Programme student or graduate looking for support with careers and employability? 

The EPA’s can support you with: 

  • Getting started with career planning or looking for jobs in a specific industry 
  • Understanding how the Careers Service can guide and advise you, whatever year of study you are in 
  • Learning more about the range of professional skills webinars and in-person workshops taking place throughout the academic year 
  • Exploring MyCareer, accessing careers resources, and LinkedIn learning  
  • CV, cover letter and application support  
  • Signposting you to specialist information and advice such as booking an appointment with a Careers Advisor  
  • Our fantastic mentoring schemes and how you could benefit from a mentor 
  • Information about other opportunities such as study aboard, internships, exclusive Leeds placements, Insight Days or volunteering. 

Contact us

All the above support is available to you during university and after you graduate. To book a 1-1 appointment with an EPA, please email epa.careers@leeds.ac.uk or fill in our form.

“I want to say a massive thank you for all your help! Helping me to completely redesign/restructure my CV to a skills-based one was great, as well as being able to discuss options, get interview help, and most importantly growing my confidence has been amazing!”

EPA 1:1 appointment feedback