Dundee University Students’ Association (DUSA) is attempting to tackle the rising graduate unemployment rate.
A number of projects have been announced by the organisation, which are designed to help students find work after finishing their studies.
The issue was highlighted this week after figures from the Office for National Statistics revealed graduate unemployment has hit a 15-year high, with almost one in five unable to find work.
Having launched the first edition of Employability Matters before the winter break, DUSA has also opened an internship scheme designed to provide opportunities for students to engage in the world of work before graduating.
Acting president Chris Browne said, “The figures of recent graduate unemployment are of great concern to us as a student union.
“We encourage all of our members to improve their prospects by engaging in extra-curricular activities, pursuing internships and attending the numerous CV building workshops held by the university.
“It is difficult out there, but things are not impossible. We are encouraging students to recognise the academic aspect of university is only part of the journey.
“They must get involved with student media, representation, sports and the many more activities offered by DUSA and the university in order to add to their CV.
“Part-time jobs also play an incredibly important role in this and Dundee students are amongst the hardest working in the UK.
“However the onus is not only on students. The government must improve the prospects of an emerging generation of graduates by creating jobs, internships and other schemes.”
DUSA will continue to push the Our Future campaign, which aims to encourage MPs and MSPs to support students and graduates.