Professional Branding for Students: Don’t Wait Until Graduation

Don’t Wait Until Graduation

Build your professional brand before you need a job.

Your professional journey should not begin after graduation.

Many students wait until they need an internship, national service placement or their first job before they start thinking about LinkedIn, networking, visibility, professional credibility and how they present themselves to potential employers.

But a strong professional brand takes time to build.

Professional Branding for Students: Don’t Wait Until Graduation is a practical virtual session designed to help students start building their professional identity, credibility and visibility while they are still in school.

The session will bring together professionals with experience in branding, professional development, visibility and personal growth to share practical strategies students can begin applying immediately.

What You Will Learn

Participants will gain practical insights into:

• Understanding professional and personal branding
• Identifying what you want to be known for
• Positioning yourself professionally while still a student
• Building a credible LinkedIn presence
• Communicating your skills and value confidently
• Turning academic projects, volunteering and leadership activities into evidence of experience
• Building visibility without pretending to be an expert
• Networking and developing meaningful professional relationships
• Creating a professional digital footprint
• Building credibility and authority over time
• Positioning yourself for internships, jobs and other opportunities

Host

Isaac Mintah: Leadership Development Coach

Guest Speakers

Mariam Majeed: Growth-Driven Brand Strategist

Kwasi York: Visibility & Personal Growth Strategist

Guest participation is subject to final confirmation.

Event Details

• 📅 Date: Friday, 4 December 2026
• ⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM GMT
• 💻 Format: Online via Google Meet
• 🎟️ Registration Fee: GHS 50

Verifiable Certificate Included

Participants who successfully complete the session will receive a verifiable digital Certificate of Participation.

The certificate can be added to the Licenses & Certifications section of your LinkedIn profile, providing a record of your participation and commitment to professional development.

Who Should Attend?

This session is ideal for university and college students, final-year students, recent graduates, national service personnel, student leaders and young people preparing to enter the professional world.

You don't need to wait until graduation before you start becoming known for something.

Your degree tells people what you studied.

Your professional brand helps people understand who you are, what you can do and the value you can contribute.

Don’t Wait Until Graduation.

Start building before you need the opportunity.

Limited spaces available. Register now.