FutureProof: Accelerator Programme for Careers Beyond Academia, starts 6 May 2025

FutureProof Accelerator Programme for Careers Beyond Academia for C-DICE is a 10-week skills and strategy training programme designed to support postdocs, late-stage PhDs and early career researchers explore a career beyond academia.

FutureProof uses the latest job market evidence to show you how to map your high-level academic skills, knowledge and experience onto multiple sectors. It provides leading-edge training in job search and application strategies, enabling you to take charge of your transition out of academia. We will explore what working in core alternative-to-academic sectors is really like and how you can maximise your chances of securing a role. FutureProof draws on the latest developments in mindset coaching to boost your career confidence and set you up for career success.

Online session dates and times:

6 May 2025 (10:00-12:00)

Session 1: FutureProof Skills Mapping – identifying your skills and strengths for careers beyond academia and identifying any gaps.

13 May 2025 (14:00-16:00)

Session 2: FutureProof Real-World Skills – translating your academic skills and knowledge into real-world impact in multiple sectors.

21 May 2025 (10:00-12:00)

Session 3: FutureProof Career Choices: Policy & Government, Charities & Non-Profits.

27 May 2025 (10:00-12:00)

Session 4: FutureProof Career Choices: Corporate & Industry, Consultancy & Entrepreneurship.

3 June 2025 (10:00-12:00)

Session 5: FutureProof AI Skills: learn how AI can support careers beyond academia and enhance job search strategies.

11 June 2025 (10:00-12:00)

Session 6: FutureProof Using Social Media: learn how to build a relevant career network and ensure it maximises career opportunities.

17 June 2025 (10:00-12:00)

Session 7: FutureProof CVs: personalised support for translating skills, knowledge and experience into what is demanded in different sectors.

23 June 2025 – No Live Session – Independent CV Development Week

2 July 2025 (10:00-12:00)

Session 8: FutureProof Job Applications: personalised support to optimise positioning for jobs in different sectors.

8 July 2025 (14:00-16:00)

Session 9: FutureProof Mentors: how to network and seek support from professionals across sectors.

16 July 2025 (10:00-12:00)

Session 10: FutureProof Progress: how to track and monitor career development, and why this is crucial.

FutureProof’s Designer and Trainer:

Designed and led by Dr Naomi Tyrrell, the founder of Europe’s largest Alt-Ac Career Network, this programme gives researchers the skills, confidence and strategic edge to land high-impact roles. Naomi exited academia twice, had a successful academic career, founded and grew a startup, trained as an ICF Accredited Coach and consults across numerous sectors.