LSST Joins Institute of Student Employers to Champion Graduate Employability

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In a huge step towards enhancing student success beyond the classroom, LSST has proudly joined the Institute of Student Employers (ISE) – the UK’s leading authority on student recruitment and graduate development. 

 

Elena Soare, LSST’s Student Union President, said: “This membership marks a pivotal advancement in LSST’s work to deliver not only an outstanding academic experience for its students, but a comprehensive pathway into meaningful high-impact careers, which is what LSST students want. It signals a bold alignment with our aspiration of shaping the future of work.”

“At LSST, our commitment doesn’t end at graduation – it also begins there,” said Mr Ali Jafar Zaidi, LSST’s Deputy CEO. “LSST’s membership with the ISE is not simply a badge of honour – it is a tool for transformation.  Through our membership with the ISE, we are deepening our responsibility to prepare students for lives of leadership in the modern workforce.”  

 

Bridging Education and Employment 

 

The ISE represents over 300 of the UK’s most forward-thinking graduate employers and universities. As a not-for-profit thought leader in the sector, it brings together a network of professionals dedicated to enhancing student employability and aligning educational outcomes with industry expectations.

 

Stephen Isherwood, joint CEO of the ISE, commented: “It’s great to have LSST on board as ISE members. They will be a valuable addition to our community who I’m sure will benefit from their student insight. As well as access to our research and resources, they will have the opportunity to engage with employers and peers, sharing challenges and solutions with a support network of like-minded professionals.” 

 

Through ISE membership, LSST now gains privileged access to: 

> Cutting-edge labour market intelligence and future skills forecasting 

> Employer-led insights into recruitment, onboarding and graduate performance 

> Events, summits and webinars that facilitate direct dialogue between educators and industry leaders 

> Professional development opportunities to upskill LSST’s careers staff and academic teams 

> National benchmarking to strengthen strategic planning and enhance institutional performance on graduate outcomes. 

 

“This is about relevance, readiness and results,” added James Platt, Careers and Employability Manager at LSST. “By joining ISE, LSST is sending a clear message: we are not just preparing students for exams – we are preparing them for real careers, with real employers, in the real world.”  

 

Real Impact for Real Students 

Beyond the strategic benefits, LSST’s ISE membership will create tangible outcomes for students. From internship opportunities and employer-hosted workshops to live work-based challenges and mentorship schemes, LSST students will gain early access to experiences that mirror the demands of today’s graduate job market.

Complemented with Handshake integration, by directly involving employers in the learning journey, LSST ensures its graduates leave with more than just a certificate – they graduate with a sense of direction, a professional network and a set of industry-ready capabilities.

As the graduate employment landscape continues to evolve, LSST is taking active steps to embed employability into every aspect of its academic and support infrastructure. 

 

“In an age where student outcomes are under close examination, our goal is to set gold standards,” added Elena Soare, LSST’s Student Union President. “This partnership will empower everyone at LSST to listen more deeply to employers and lead more boldly in preparing graduates for lasting success.” 

 

For more information about this article, please get in touch with the author, Kunal Chan Mehta, via kunal.mehta@lsst.ac.  

For more information or assistance regarding ISE and careers, please do not hesitate to contact our career services team – careers@lsst.ac or visit www.lsst.ac/ces. 

   

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