Winner of the UCC Works Global Citizen Award 2019

Rían Browne O'Neill being presented with his Global Citizen Award by James Boyle, President of UCC Societies, Devere Hall 2019. A global citizen is someone who is aware of and understands the wider world - and their place in it. They take an active role in their community, and work with others to make our...

Winner of the UCC Works Leadership Award 2019

Eoin Jeremiah O'Driscoll being presented with his Leadership Award 2019 by Bríd Ní Dhonnabháin, President of UCC Clubs, Devere Hall, March 20th 2019. Eoin began his journey in UCC 3 years ago studying for a Bachelor of Arts. Now in final year, he has come out of his shell as a person and has put himself...

Winner of the UCC Works Employability Star Award 2019

Carla Ingrid Reinhardt  : Employability Star  2019, being presented her award by Morgan Buckley, UCC Director of Sport and Physical Activity, Devere Hall, March 20th 2019. Carla began her degree in Process and Chemical Engineering in UCC in 2014, graduating in 2018 and then beginning a Masters in Process and Chemical Engineering. This is her...

How to effectively write a reflective report

After engaging in your chosen UCC Works pathway, you will need to reflect on the skills you have developed and learn how to articulate these skills to employers.  You will do this by writing up a Reflective Report and preparing your CV before you actually receive the award at a formal rewards ceremony in the spring. The reflective report...

UCC Works – Student Life Pathway

REGISTER FOR UCC WORKS STUDENT LIFE PATHWAY Students wishing to receive their award through the Student Life Pathway can get involved in Students Union Societies Clubs uLink Peer Support UCC Health Matters Welfare Crew Class Reps. Ents Reps for each class   How to register for the UCC Works Award:  Register your Place on the UCC Works...

UCC Works Award – Entrepreneurship and Innovation Pathway

REGISTER FOR UCC WORKS ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION PATHWAY Different pathways to obtaining the UCC Works Entrepreneurship and Innovation Award: Complete a 40 hour Internship with Blackstone LaunchPad at UCC (see below) Create a Business Proposition and utilise the Blackstone LaunchPad Services. First step is to email info.blackstonelaunchpad@ucc.ie to request a meeting. Active member of the Entrepreneurial and...

UCC Works Award – Volunteering and Community Engagement Pathway

REGISTER FOR UCC WORKS VOLUNTEERING PATHWAY To receive an award through the Volunteering Pathway a student must complete a period of unpaid volunteering  either on-campus or off-campus organisation. This organisation must be an approved UCC Works organisation.  Some organisations are already approved. If you are registering on the Homework Club (UCC+) route  - please click here If the organisation is...

UCC Works – Internship Pathway

REGISTER FOR THE UCC WORKS INTERNSHIP PATHWAY The UCC Works Internship Pathway is a period of voluntary work experience in a UCC Campus organisation or department. Students participating in the UCC Works Internship Pathway are required to complete a minimum of forty hours voluntary placement within the organisation. This is certified by a record of attendance form signed...

What is UCC Works?

The UCC Works Award is a personal skills development programme, and demonstrates that you have engaged in, and developed professional skills through extra-curricular activies and work experience, all of which will help you to stand out from the crowd when applying for graduate roles and internships. According to FDM Group - "Today’s employers are looking at more than...