University to Workplace Transition (UWT)
UMO’s UWT Project is changing the way that individuals are supported throughout their education and employment.
UMO piloted this project with several universities across the UK in 2023-24, including:
- University of Manchester
- Queen Mary, University of London
- Imperial College
- King’s College, London
- London Metropolitan University
Supported by specialist higher education organisations such as TASO and Student Minds.
A report will be release later this year.
Our aim is still for students to have access to support during this transition period to ensure that they achieve their goals.
There is currently no provision in place to support students during this time.
UMO’s White Paper highlights the positive impact of continuing mentoring for mental health and wellbeing, as well as professional success.
During the UWT project, we also developed our unique Mental Health, Neurodiversity, Disability and Wellbeing Passport, OneSpace, which aims to give students ownership of their own documents and support.
Focussed sessions
Supports students by providing 2 UWT mentoring sessions in the last month of the degree/PHD and up to 5 UWT sessions between university ending and employment beginning
Proactive
Provides a space to talk through thoughts surrounding the future, uncertainty and worry, ending university, reflection and moving forward
Supportive
The specialist mentor supports the student with confidence and encourages the student to apply for roles where they will thrive
Collaborative
The specialist mentor and student will complete, implement and review the Mental Health and Wellbeing Passport
Want to find out how your organisation or university can get involved?
The UWT sessions will bridge the gap between university ending and the workplace beginning, to continue with the foundation of support built during university mentoring sessions, to help the student with containment and processing of emotions during the time of uncertainty, to support with confidence and provide encouragement, to be a trusting and reliable support for the student during the time of transition, and to implement the Mental Health and Wellbeing Passport (MHWP).
