The Careers Group ‘Getting into International Development’ event held on the 3rd of April proved to be a big success this year, with 330 attendees ranging from current students to career-changers. This continues a notable trend of growing interest in International Development.

The course is designed to give an overview of the sector, combining presentations on how to get into development with an exhibition from NGOs and course providers. Exhibitors ranged from big names to smaller specialist organisations, reflecting the range of opportunities in this field. These included: Christian Aid, World Vision, War on Want, VSO, Peace Brigades International and Medair UK.

Jeff Riley, Course Director for ‘Getting Into International Development’ writes:

A number of this year’s participants went out of their way to let us know how much they had appreciated the course but we also appreciated the way participants made the most of the day. One student told us that when she first found out about the course she approached her college, The University of Northampton, and persuaded them to organise a subsidized block booking to the event. Great initiative and leadership.

Many exhibitors and speakers told us how gratified they were with the energy and interest shown by the audience and many have already said they would be able to come again next year.

For further information, please see our dedicated microsite Careers in International Development, and also our page on Facebook “Getting into International Development“. Presentation slides and podcasts will be added to these pages as they become available.