Welcome! Here you will find out what Be SMART is all about, how it works, and what you need to know to apply.
Here at St Mary's we are committed to nurturing students in order to help them realise their full potential both during their time here and when they leave university. We work hard to ensure that students are prepared with the resources and skills they need in order to be competitive graduates who thrive in the labour market, with long rewarding careers.
We have put together Be Smart as a way of supporting our students to access and understand the fundamental assets crucial to future success. The programme was launched in October 2019 and since then many students have successfully completed the programme.
Be Smart offers you – the student – an opportunity to access and participate in career-enhancing initiatives that will help you stand out from the competition and potentially step into and succeed in the career or venture you might turn your hands to when you graduate.
Be SMART is comprised of three parts
1. One-to-one mentoring from industry professionals
We will do our best to match you with a successful individual in an area of work you are interested in, providing you with access to invaluable advice and contacts (mentoring will be prioritised for second and final-year students).
2. Self-Development and Professionalism Workshops
You will undertake a short course to develop the leadership and professional tools needed to maximise career opportunities, and you will receive a certificate after completing the course. You will be expected to complete a minimum number of workshops to be eligible to undertake the internship.
3. 30 hours Paid Internship (Living London Wage)
Earn money as you gain professional experience and sharpen your industry knowledge and skills in your chosen career field.
(Please note. Whilst we will endeavour to offer a variety of internships in various sectors, we cannot always guarantee a specific job match in the area you want to work in - be prepared to be flexible).
Eligibility
- Be Smart is an exciting initiative open to students who identify as either Black, Asian, or an ethnic minority
- Be Smart is open to UK students only
- You will be expected to complete evaluation surveys over the course of the programme, which will help us monitor your progress and the effectiveness of the programme.
Application Process
- There will be an online application form
- For more information, you can attend an information session with one of our team to find out more and discuss any questions you may have about the programme.
If you have any questions email careers@stmarys.ac.uk with the subject header 'Be Smart'.