Flourish (Female Development Programme)

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Applications are now closed for Flourish ’25-26, the Careers & Employability Service’s annual female development programme – designed by women, for women.

Further details about Flourish ’26–27 will be available here in October 2026.

Created to support final-year undergraduate students who identify as female, Flourish offers a unique opportunity to build confidence, develop your career narrative, and connect with a community of inspiring peers and professionals. 

If you have any questions about the programme, please email careers@aber.ac.uk and include ‘Flourish’ in the subject heading. 

How can the programme help me?

The programme will support you to:  

  • Build Self-Awareness and Confidence
  • Develop a Personal Career Narrative
  • Develop Meaningful Connections
  • Explore Diverse Career Pathways
  • Set Clear Goals and Vision 

What will the programme involve?

Flourish consists of six interactive workshops focused on building your confidence and skills, and will feature guest speakers, practical activities and networking opportunities.

All workshops will take place on Wednesday afternoons from 2-4pm on campus:

  • 4 February '26 - Your Power and Connect

    Introduction to the programme and using role models and connections to strengthen influence and build positive networks

  • 11 February '26 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

    Exploring imposter syndrome and adopting a growth mindset for confidence

  • 18 February '26 - Building your Career Narrative

    Learn how to develop your unique career story

  • 25 February '26 - Power of Assertiveness

    Practising assertiveness in everyday situations

  • 11 March '26 - Create your own Career

    Discover how to work for yourself

  • 18 March '26 - Vision and Goal Setting

    Setting meaningful goals, overcoming challenges, and moving forward

Am I eligible?

To apply for Flourish, you must: 

  • Be a final-year undergraduate student
  • Identify as female
  • Be able to commit to attending a minimum of 4 out of 6 workshops
  • Be willing to positively engage with the programme and committed to developing your confidence

How do I apply?

To apply for this year’s Flourish Programme (’25-26), please complete the application form below. 

Apply to Flourish ’25-26 (Deadline: 11:59AM, 23 January ’26) 

If you have any questions, please email careers@aber.ac.uk and include ‘Flourish’ in the subject heading.