The Academy of Competences is a series of free workshops conducted by business practitioners, professionals and training companies. Once again, we support students in acquiring competencies sought on the labour market, this time in a hybrid form.
Our Partners share their knowledge and experience in an attractive formula. During the Academy of Competences, we focus primarily on interactive workshops and training.
The participation in the Academy of Competences provides you with an chance to gain key skills sought on the job market, and at the same time creates a space for meeting a potential employer. Use this opportunity to get to know the company better, find out what candidates they are looking for and how to join them as an employee or intern.
Workshop topics
This edition of the Academy of Competences includes three workshops conducted in English:
Growth Mindset – Wella Company (an on-site training)
25 March 2025 – 10:00 a.m. – 12.30 p.m.
Career Office, Lumumby 14
The "Growth Mindset" training aims to introduce the philosophy of development based on the belief that our abilities and skills can be enhanced through hard work, commitment and learning from experiences. Participants will have the opportunity to learn techniques for changing their mindset and discover how to overcome difficulties and limitations arising from beliefs about fixed abilities. During the sessions, we will also discuss practical ways of implementing a "growth mindset" in both professional and personal life.
Benefits of participating in the training:
- Development of the ability to adapt and cope with challenges;
- Increased motivation for learning and development, regardless of initial skill level;
- Building mental resilience and a positive attitude towards failures as part of the learning process;
- The ability to apply positive thinking techniques and constructive criticism in work and everyday life. Registration: bk.uni.lodz.pl (LINK) – registration starts on Wednesday, 12 March (at 8.00 a.m.)
Search for the Lost Dutchman’s Goldmine – Infosys Poland (an on-site training)
7 April 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Career Office, Lumumby 14
The Search for the Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine (LDGM) is an experiential simulation programme. It is designed to be an engaging challenge and provides great insights into the secret of true teamwork.
Lost Dutchman's Gold Mine simulates the setting of the desert where participants must get to the mine and mine as much gold as they can and return home. It is an exercise where teams are provided with a mission and a challenge, given resources and information and then asked to make a variety of choices to develop and execute their plan. The situations that arise are designed to apply directly to real-time situations; participants then can relate to and apply the learning from the simulation to life!
So get out those guns and boots, cause this is going to be one interesting ride! Registration: bk.uni.lodz.pl (LINK) – registration starts on Wednesday, 12 March (at 8.00 a.m.
Kickstart Your Career: Landing Your First Dream Job – Philips (an on-site training)
8 April 2025, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Career Office, Lumumby 14
Are you ready to kickstart your career and land your first dream job? Join us for an insightful workshop where we will guide you through the essential steps to begin your professional journey. You'll learn:
- How to create a compelling CV
- Impress employers during interviews
- Navigate the job market with confidence
Our expert trainer will share valuable tips and strategies to help you stand out from the
competition and secure the job you desire. Don't miss this opportunity to take control of your future and set the foundation for a successful career! Registration: bk.uni.lodz.pl (LINK) – registration starts on Wednesday, 12 March (at 8.00 a.m.)
Organisational information
Registration for the Academy of Competence will be open from 12 March (8:00 a.m.) – registration forms for individual workshops are available up to 48 hours before the start of the classes. Recruitment is based on the Career Development Portal. To submit an application, it is necessary to have an account on the portal. Log in using your university data – just like you do when using other UniLodz systems.
Note: If you are logging into the Portal for the first time and do not see the "sign up" button for the selected meeting, check whether you have indicated your consent to the processing of data in your profile. Do you have any questions? Write to: szkolenia.bk@uni.lodz.pl