Lincoln Award – Develop
For the Develop section you need to complete 40 hours of Experience Activity and also 30 points of Employability Activities. There are lots of different options to enable you to complete this section to suit your own skills and interests. Please see the information below about each section and some ideas of activities
To complete your Develop Experience Activity, you needed to have completed 40 hours of any of the following:
- Part Time Job
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Placement
- Internship
- Study Abroad
All hours must be from one type of activity. However, once you have chosen the type of activity you can use multiple actvities to make up your hours. For example if you have chosen volunteering as the type of activity you could use 20 hours of volunteering with Oxfam and 20 hours of Volunteering as a committee member of a society.
To evidence your 40 hours of experience, you can upload any of the following:
• Pay slip
• Confirmation email
• Rota
• Log of hours
You can find a volunteering log that we recommend you use here. CareerLinc is our online portal where all vacancies are advertised, including part-time, placement, work experience, and graduate roles. All students are already set up on the system, so simply use your university login to get started.
Develop Employability Activities
To complete your Develop Employability Activity section, you need to achieve 30 points. There are a variety of different activities available worth 5, 10, and 20 points. You can use a combination of these activities to make up the 30 points or select a 30-point package.
We encourage students to use activities they are already involved in or find themselves- anything that is developing your skills and employability is valid. If you think an activity might be suitable just let us know and we can confirm and advise how many points it would be worth.
You can also see lots of activity options in the dropdowns below.
To evidence this, please fill in and upload the Develop Evidence Form.
5 points
Online Learning activities
- Careers on demand: You can watch recordings of previous Careers & Employability events for a minimum of one hour via our Recorded Careers & Employability content.
- Online learning: Visit our online learning page and complete recommended courses to develop your skills in areas such as Microsoft Office, professional development, or your subject area. One hour of learning earns 5 Award points
- Lincoln Connect: Join Lincoln Connect and start building relationships. Earning your – Confident communicator, Global networker, Inspiring others and Creative mastermind Lincoln Connect badges will earn you 5 points each towards your Lincoln Award.
- Jobs Match Activity: Answer questions about what you find interesting, rewarding and purposeful, and it will match you with the Prospects job groups containing more than 400 job profiles. See your results in less than 10 minutes.
- Online learning: Every 1 hour you have done as part of your 40 hours of experience, e.g. health and safety or food hygiene can count towards your Award .
Workshop & Events
- C&E workshops: a range of workshops are facilitated on a weekly basis and cover topics from how to write a stand out cv, how to get a part time job and how to use LinkedIn. You can book via our events calendar
- Careers Fair: we host three Careers Fair’s a year; Part Time Job Fair, Careers Fair and Get Hired Fair. Meet local and national employers who have live vacancies you can apply for to help start your career journey.
International Student Network club: A supportive, career‑focused community for students—especially international students—who want to build confidence, understand UK workplace culture, and strengthen employability skills. You can express your interest in becoming a member.
University Library: A range of workshops are facilitated by the Library Team covering a variety of topics from Microsoft Word to Harvard Referencing. You can book via their events calender
Digital skills workshops: The Digital Skills team aims to empower all students with the digital literacy required for academic success. They offer a range of workshops including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Digital Skills, and much more. You can book via their events calender
10 points
Online Learning activities
- Interview Review Tool: a great tool to develop your interview skills. Try out as many interviews as you like and receive feedback. Access the tool here.
- 1-hour project: an opportunity for students from underrepresented backgrounds to be matched with an industry expert who will share insights into their profession and offer top tips during a 1-hour conversation. Access the resource here.
In-person actvities
- First aid course: These courses help you develop practical skills you can use in your career and beyond. You will be updated regularly on all events throughout your time on the Award.
- Student Reviewers: All new courses at the University are reviewed and approved by an official validation panel before they can be taught. As part of the panel, you will review and discuss the structure and content of modules, and types of assessments on these courses and the support provided by the programme team. To apply please click here
- The Wellbeing Collective is a group of students who have used the Student Wellbeing Service and work collaboratively to ensure wellbeing support reflects students’ needs and experiences. By providing feedback and insights, the group helps improve services, identify gaps in provision, and shape inclusive, accessible wellbeing initiatives. To apply please email studentwellbeing@lincoln.ac.uk
20 points
Online Learning activities
- BSL course: Online course can be accessed for a small donation. The course must be completed in full before it can be submitted for your Award. View course details here
- Virtual work experience package: you can find more information on this package here.
- Seo London: Programmes preparing talented students from ethnic minority or low socioeconomic backgrounds for career success. You can view all programmes here.
Mentoring Scheme
- Professional Mentoring Scheme: Gain personalised advice, insights, and support from an experienced mentor. Designed for students with disabilities, neurodivergence, or physical and mental health conditions, the programme includes three mentor meetings, either online or in person. To express your interest, email the Careers Advisor (Access and Participation).