Last chance to complete the Westminster Employability Award

The WEA allows you to boost your CV and stand out to employers by accessing key employability activities and resources. By taking part, you can gain a digital badge for LinkedIn, an e-certificate, an invitation to our UoW Employability Awards Celebration 2024 and more.  

Did you know you can also win a financial prize by taking part in the Award? All prizes will be announced at the celebration event.  

How to complete

If you are new to the Award, there is still time to get involved! Undergraduate students can register by clicking Bronze level on Engage. For Postgraduate taught students (MA, MBA, MsC, MRes), you can register by clicking PGT Gold level on Engage.

These introductory levels of the WEA can be completed in just a matter of hours, giving you all the benefits mentioned above.

Already working on the WEA? You should now aim to complete any outstanding work on your current level and submit your final submission task before midnight on 1 May 2024.  

How can we support you?

The WEA team are offering a range of support throughout April to help you reach your goals on the Award:  

WEA Outreach: Join us on campus at one of the following sessions to ask any questions you may have. You can also pick up a WEA badge if you have already completed a level this year!  

• 10 April - Marylebone Campus 11am–2pm
• 23 April – Cavendish Campus 10am–2pm
• 29 April – Marylebone Campus 11am–2pm  

WEA Last Chance Sessions: These short 30-minute sessions will give you all the information you need to complete the Award before the deadline. You can book your place via this link with the dates listed below.  

• 15 April (Virtual) – 3–3:30pm
• 19 April (Virtual) – 3–3:30pm
• 30 April (Virtual) – 12–12:30pm

1 to 1 Appointments: Need extra support? 1 to 1 appointments can be booked on a case-by-case basis on the 24 and 26 April. Please email us to book your slot.  

You can also come to a drop-in session on the 25 April 10am - 4pm at Marylebone Campus, C176. You do not need to book a place for this session. Just turn up at whichever time suits you best!

Students are encouraged to follow us on Instagram for exclusive updates in the lead-up to the deadline. You can also email our team at [email protected], if you have any questions.