The Bragança Polytechnic University (UPB) takes on the responsibility of empowering its students for employability and career planning and development, recognizing the relevance of providing students not only with academic knowledge, but also with practical and applied skills essential for the job market.
The training program involves offering curricular and extracurricular internships in partnership with employers, the possibility of joining teams working on complex challenges set by companies and other collaborations with industry, the public and social sectors, providing students with real experience in their professional field.
In addition, UPB offers an annual range of workshops, seminars and career guidance services that cover topics such as CV writing, interview techniques and the development of interpersonal skills, strengthening students’ preparation for the professional world.
UPB’s program includes ongoing support that continues after the completion of the study cycles, opening up the possibility for alumni to participate in events, mentoring programs and career advice, either as beneficiaries or as speakers and mentors, promoting interaction between alumni and students.