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Students facing barriers to work

Some students feel they face barriers to reaching their potential. These may include social background, disability, age, gender and sexual orientation – it all depends on the individual and the career they are aiming for.

The Careers Group, University of London has developed a special website to help people who feel they face such barriers. Reach| is full of advice and tips, inspirational stories and support.

Reach also gives information about schemes and opportunities to help you into and succeed in work. There are many different opportunities available - from internships in finance and law for ethnic minority students, networking for LGBT professionals, to civil service programmes for disabled students. Visit Reach| for more information.

Students with Disabilities

Royal Holloway Careers Service is strongly committed to providing an excellent service to all its clients.
We aim to help you highlight your skills so you can obtain employment at the appropriate level or attain a place on a suitable postgraduate course.
We will provide one to one advice and information to fit individuals' specific needs and skills.
The Careers Centre is accessible to wheel chair users.
We work closely with the Educational Support Office of the college and the Careers Group University of London to achieve this.
Experience has shown that the core needs of all students seeking advice and employment are similar, however, certain organisations provide specialised help for students with particular needs.
If you require help accessing any of the services provided, or require specialised assistance, please contact any member of staff and we will be more than willing to help.
Royal Holloway subscribes to The Careers Group Disability Statement
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