Skills4Living
Join over 5,000 students across Greater Manchester who are developing essential skills for life.
Skills4Living is a free programme available to all Salford students. Through online knowledge and skills modules that tackle real-world challenges, you'll develop essential skills that you were never taught in school. Topics cover everything from Global Citizenship and Community Building to Financial Skills and Future Planning. Start the programme today and build the skills that you need, not only in your studies, but for life outside of university.
Plus, for every module you complete, you'll receive a digital certificate backed by the globally recognised UNESCO and Higher Health, that will boost your CV and LinkedIn profile to make you stand out in a competitive job market.
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Why should you sign up?
With Skills4Living, you will...
- Tackle real-world challenges that will prepare you for life at university and beyond.
- Develop the skills employers are really looking for, including conflict resolution, compassion, communication, resilience, leadership and self-belief.
- Be supported by Peer Champions through optional monthly group sessions and connect with other driven students who are looking to make an impact.
- Receive a digital certificate backed by UNESCO and Higher Health to boost your CV and LinkedIn profile, making you stand out to future employers.
- Get exclusive access to Higher Health's inspiring live speaker series. More information coming soon.
The Skills4Living programme is backed by globally recognised organisations, UNESCO and Higher Health, and has the support of our own Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham. Listen to Andy's welcome message and hear why Skills4Living is such an important part of your student journey.
How the programme works
Complete online modules
Skills4Living is a flexible programme made up of short, interactive online modules that lets you set the pace. Choose which modules you want to complete, from Gender Equality and Global Citizenship to Financial Skills and Staying Safe. Developing in these key areas will help make everyday challenges easier while building the skills employers value, like managing stress and money, growing in confidence and planning for the future.
By spending as little as 30 minutes a week on the programme, you’ll complete it this academic year and be prepared for any challenge the future may bring.
Join peer-led group sessions
As part of the programme, you'll have the chance to join optional monthly group sessions where you can connect with other driven students who are looking to make a positive change in their life and communities. You will support one another in completing the programme, as well as make likeminded friends and connections.
Listen to inspiring speakers
You will have exclusive access to the Skills4Living speaker series where you will hear from leading public figures in politics, sport, business and more. Be inspired by their journeys to success and pick up advice they've learned along the way. More information to follow.
Take the next step
After you've completed the Skills4Living programme, you too could become a Peer Champion. With this paid opportunity, you could support your peers in completing the programme and developing essential skills. As a Peer Champion, you'll gain valuable experience in leadership and mentoring, and boost your CV even more.
Explore Skills4Living's online modules
Skills4Living's online modules cover key topics that will help you make a real change to your life and wellbeing, as well as make a positive difference in the world around you. By tackling real-world challenges you're likely to face, you'll develop valuable transferable skills that will prepare you for life, and make you stand out in a competitive job market. Click the + buttons below to explore the programme modules.
