How can students be empowered to take ownership of their employability and professional development?
In this session, Matt McGrath from Griffith University shares student‑centred perspectives from Business Plus, a large‑scale, opt‑in co‑curricular employability program supporting business students from first year through to postgraduate study.
Matt explores how PebblePad underpins an ecosystem of employability activities, helping students reflect on experiences, connect university learning with career development, and build confidence in articulating their skills. Through real student stories, the session highlights the transformational impact of reflection, industry engagement, and self‑directed development beyond the classroom.
Key themes include:
- Student‑led approaches to employability and professional identity
- Scaling co‑curricular employability initiatives across large cohorts
- Using PebblePad to support reflection, storytelling, and ePortfolios
- Helping students connect university experiences with career direction
- Industry engagement, networking, and meaningful student–employer connection
- Employability as a lifelong mindset, not just job readiness
This session offers valuable insight into how reflective practice and authentic engagement can empower students to shape their own career journeys and see university as an integrated part of their professional lives.
This was filmed at Brisbane 2022 MiniBash.