Shaping EUGLOH Career Network: Boosting Students’ Career Development

Date: 11th-15th November 2024
Place: Porto, Portugal
Organising Institution: University of Porto
Organised under: WP4

About the Event

The Shaping EUGLOH Career Network event, held in Porto as part of the Erasmus+ Blended Intensive Programme (BIP), brought together students and professionals from various European universities to collaborate on career development initiatives. The event focused on tackling career-based challenges through structured teamwork and innovative problem-solving strategies.

Key Highlights

• ​​Five dedicated teams worked on different EUGLOH and Career Service-themed challenges.
• ​Engaging workshops and interactive activities facilitated idea-sharing and skill development.
• ​Participants explored the evolving labor market trends in different European countries.

Event Outcomes

• By the end of the program, each team had developed concrete action plans to strengthen the EUGLOH Career Network. Some of the key initiatives proposed include:
• Monthly Digital Career Events: A platform where students can network, share insights, and receive career-related support.
• Enhanced Communication on Career Opportunities: Utilizing university career office platforms and social media channels to increase awareness.
• Business Talks Seminar Series: A new initiative featuring expert discussions and student-led conversations on career development.
• Stronger Collaboration with the EUGLOH Student Board: Encouraging more student engagement in cross-border career programs.

Key Takeaways & Future Steps

• Understanding labor market trends in different European countries.
• Strengthening the connection between students and career services.
• Expanding EUGLOH career-related activities to reach more students.

Efforts will be made to promote EUGLOH events, increase student engagement, and deepen collaborations between Career Services and the EUGLOH Student Board.

Participant Reflections

"Meaningful conversations about solvable issues to enhance contacts." – Katalin Pataki
"An energizing week with enthusiastic people and useful methodologies." – Tímea Dornbach-Apró
"Boost of new ideas, self-esteem, and cooperation." – Melinda Fazekas

Stay tuned for upcoming EUGLOH events and career development opportunities!