"My time spent playing sport has been hugely beneficial to me, as I have not only kept fit, but I have also developed skills in team work, project planning and have learnt to negotiate and find solutions to a wide variety of challenges" - UoB Student 2011
There a number of different ways to gain the Bedfordshire Edge Award.
Each offers you the opportunity to compliment your studies with practical hands on experience through which you can develop the key employability skills that recruiters seek.
The key to success when submitting job applications is often your ability to evidence how you meet the requirements of the role. To do this you may use examples based on your experiences gained through your studies, part-time work, involvement with clubs and societies and other extra-curricular activities.
Use the adjacent links to see how these different types of opportunity can help you gain the Edge.