Flourish (Female Development Programme)

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Flourish is the Careers & Employability Service’s annual female development programme – designed by women, for women.

Application for Flourish ’26–27 will open 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 seven 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:

Date Workshop Title Workshop Focus
3 February '27 Your Power and Connect

Introduction to the programme and using role models and connections to strengthen influence and build positive networks
10 February '27 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Exploring imposter syndrome and adopting a growth mindset for confidence
17 February '27 Building your Career Narrative

Learn how to develop your unique career story
24 February '27 Career Exploration

Explore ways to move forward in your career journey
3 March '27 Power of Assertiveness

Practising assertiveness in everyday situations
10 March '27 Create your own Career

Discover how to work for yourself
17 March '27 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 5 out of 7 workshops
  • Be willing to positively engage with the programme and committed to developing your confidence

How do I apply?

Further details on how to apply for the Flourish ’26–27 programme will be available here in October 2026. 

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