Making Skyline Connections
- Posted 22 Mar 2024
USP College Business and Finance students expand their professional connections at a recent Networking Event in London.
Students from USP College, travelled to London for the BNY Mellon Networking Event as part of International Women’s History Month.
The 37 students, studying Business and Finance A-Level and BTEC Level 3 Business, attended a networking breakfast and heard about the bank's values, its early careers programme and recruitment opportunities.
BNY Mellon has a focus on gender equality, stating: “Firms that do a good job recruiting, retaining and supporting women in the workplace tend to outperform firms that don’t.”
Women are hugely underrepresented in the finance and banking world, so events like this really help to close that gap. This was a very well-run event, providing aspiring young women the opportunity to understand what life is like at BNY Mellon.
They found out about the application process, opportunities for interns and graduates, as well as listening to a panel of current employees who provided great information as to where they started and their progression through the company, and the support provided.
This kind of exposure and learning these key skills are vital for improving confidence and communication skills in preparation for employment.
The trip is part of USP College's mission to prepare their students for the world of work by providing regular opportunities to engage with employers. Throughout their courses, students are encouraged to take part in work placements, attend industry talks, go on networking trips and take on real-life business projects set by employers.
USP College believes that their strong links with industry – such as this one with BNY Mellon – can give students a unique insight and edge when they go to start their chosen careers.
