supporting students with employability mentoring.

The transition from university into a career should be an exciting milestone, yet for many disabled graduates, it remains a journey blocked by systemic hurdles. Current findings show that the UK disability employment gap stands stubbornly high at 28.8%, highlighting a critical need for higher education institutions to rethink how we support diverse talent entering the workforce. For many students, navigating a traditional job search isn't just competitive, it is often fraught with institutional barriers and deep anxiety, making the leap into employment feel incredibly daunting.

At Randstad Student Support, we look past the barriers to see the possible in every individual. Our recent Student Survey Insight Report underscores that targeted, one-to-one mentorship is the ultimate game-changer to break this cycle. As the UK’s leading provider of specialised student support, partnering with over 400 universities and colleges and delivering over 270,000 hours of support annually, we bring an unmatched, data-driven understanding of these exact challenges. We don’t just help students graduate; we act as a trusted guide and coach, equipping them with the practical skills, resilience, and confidence they need to successfully step into the workplace.

The support will be delivered over a 3-6 month period, and made up of weekly or monthly one to one sessions as determined by the University at the point of referral, and dependent on the individual student requirements and support needs.  Support can take place in person, or virtually based on student preference.

In addition to the one to one, tailored support, Randstad will also set up group sessions for any students referred to them for employability support, these sessions will cover:

• developing an online presence for prospective employers
• how to produce an engaging profile and cv
• how to search for a job
• personal branding