Kickstart your academic year with our Westminster Working Cultures (WWC) UK and International September programmes and get advice on how to make the most of your time at university, build your network, and write successful job applications!
On the programme, you will be able to:
- Experience local work insights and employment culture
- Ask Westminster alumni and partners about their professional journey or their top tips on how they built their confidence
- Meet other students from different courses across the University
- Build your skills and experience by practicing your communication, confidence and digital skills
Applications are now open until 23:59, Sunday 14 May for the September 2023 WWC programmes in the United Kingdom, Dubai, Washington DC and Hong Kong.
Upcoming WWC opportunities:
- The programme will take place from Monday 18 – Friday 22 September 2023
- You can apply for either the five-day blended programme (with in-person and virtual opportunities) or the two-day virtual pathway
- The programme will take place from Friday 15 – Friday 22 September 2023
- The programme will take place from Sunday 10 – Sunday 17 September 2023
- The programme will take place from Saturday 16 – Sunday 24 September 2023
Sajida, a student who participated in WWC Washington DC in September 2022, said about the programme:
“I have gained a global insight on career opportunities, the culture in and outside of work as well as an appreciation for the people and the intercultural dialogues we exchanged not only with the Americans but also within the group.”
Read more about Sajida’s experience.
Emanuele, a student who participated in WWC UK in September 2022, said about the programme:
“WWC UK opened my eyes to what I need to do to land a job after graduation in this overwhelming economy, but also how to become successful in my career of choice. It highlighted how important connections are, in person and virtual. I’d like to thank all the speakers for taking part in this programme with us students and sharing their careers but also their failures, which perhaps are most important.”
Benefits
Upon completion of the programmes, you will:
- Have had a chance to think about your professional journey and reflect on the insights you’ve heard in the context of the location of your programme.
- Gain access to a closed LinkedIn group for further professional development.
- Receive a LinkedIn badge to share about your experience.
- Receive 40 points toward the Westminster Employability Award (due to the timing of these programmes, this is only for current first and second year students).
Funding
WWC International: This trip has been generously funded by the Quintin Hogg Trust. This means most of your trip costs will be funded, including flights and accommodation. If selected, you will be asked to make a £100 contribution towards the trip.
Eligibility
You must be enrolled as a full-time or part-time undergraduate student (or recent graduate for WWC UK) at the time of this programme (September 2023). We encourage applications from students who are from a wide range of backgrounds, including underrepresented or disadvantaged groups and studying on any undergraduate course.
Find out more information about our WWC UK and WWC International programmes.
If you need any support with your application, or any further information, please email [email protected].
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