Career Center

• planning students’ career paths and education,
• connecting students and potential employers,
• active cooperation with the human resources departments of potential employers,
• publishing opportunities for scholarships, student work, and job vacancies,
• organising extracurricular and other events at the Faculty,
• managing student accommodation capacities in Slovenj Gradec,
• coordinating FTPO Alumni activities,
• supporting the activities of the FTPO Student Council,
• performing administrative tasks for the Career Centre,
• preparing and conducting surveys among the Faculty’s graduates,
• monitoring the career paths of FTPO graduates,
• cooperating with primary and secondary schools and coordinating promotional activities for pupils and students,
• coordinating student mobility procedures within the Erasmus+ programme.

FTPO Career Centre provides students with comprehensive support in the field of career development:

• individual career counselling, where students receive guidance on their future career paths, competence development, and personal goals,

• assistance in establishing contacts with companies, especially in the field of polymer materials and technologies,
• organisation of workshops, presentations, and events where students develop both professional and soft skills,
• support in participating in extracurricular activities that significantly contribute to personal and professional development.

The Career Centre thus acts as a connecting link between students, the Faculty, and the wider environment.

👉 Book a counselling appointment – contact: [email protected]

👉 Suggest a topic for the next workshop – contact: [email protected]

More than just a career

In addition to basic career support, the FTPO Career Centre also takes care of the wider student ecosystem:

• coordination of FTPO Alumni, enabling connections with graduates and their career stories,
• support for the FTPO Student Council in organising activities and events,
• management of student accommodation capacities in Slovenj Gradec,
• cooperation in promoting the Faculty and connecting with primary and secondary schools.

Through these activities, the Career Centre actively contributes to creating a supportive and connected study environment.

👉 Discover the Alumni community (Alumni UP FTPO)

👉 Learn more about student life (Career Stories)

International opportunities

The Erasmus+ programme is also implemented within the Career Centre, enabling students to gain international experience:

• study exchanges,
• practical training abroad,
• development of intercultural competences.

International experiences complement professional knowledge and increase the competitiveness of graduates.

👉 Go on an Erasmus+ exchange (Erasmus+)

👉 Check opportunities for practical training abroad ([email protected])

Monitoring success and development

The Career Centre actively monitors graduates’ career paths and uses this information to improve study programmes and support activities. Regular graduate surveys are conducted, and cooperation with employers is maintained to ensure the relevance of the knowledge and competences developed by our students.

👉 Share your career story ([email protected])