Westminster Working Cultures: apply now for upcoming virtual programmes

All sessions and workshops have an employability focus and our alumni speakers share their professional journey and advice that helps students from every background achieve their goals.

On the programme you will be able to:

• Ask professionals all the questions you’ve ever wanted answered, about their professional journey, their top tips on how they built their confidence, or what they did while they were at University
• Make friends with other students from across lots of different courses and get the chance to socialise through virtual games and group chats 
• Build your skills and experience by practicing your communication, confidence, and digital skills

Two virtual programmes are running in September 2021, a 5-day programme and a 3-day programme. You can apply from Thursday 10 June to Sunday 11 July, 23:59. Find out more information about our WWC UK programmes.

5-day WWC UK programme
Monday 06 September - Friday 10 September 2021

This five-day programme will host a broad variety of speakers across the week, allowing participants to hear from a range of Westminster alumni and partners. There will be plenty of opportunities for reflection and group networking activities.

So far, confirmed speakers include:

• Humaira Naz, Professional Life Coach (Psychology and Sociology BA, 2003)
• Lorenzo Evans, Director of Finance and COO at Washington Performing Arts, CEO and Consultant at CLE Business Services
• Gundala Coellen, Founder of BECYCLE (Economics BSc, 2005)
• Chantal Epp, Founder of ClicknClear (Commercial Music BA, 2014)

3-day WWC UK programme
Monday 13 September - Wednesday 15 September 2021

This three-day programme is a condensed WWC UK programme, tailored specifically for students with additional responsibilities and restrictions on their time. This shorter programme will host its own unique programme of alumni speakers, opportunities for reflection, and group networking activities.

So far, confirmed speakers include:

• Payal Gaglani-Bhatt, Learning and Development Specialist, CEO and Founder of The Little Gurus, (Business - Human Resources Management BA, 2005)
• Alina Abramovich, PR & Marketing Director, Marriott International (International Marketing BA, 2012)
• Mark Jenkinson, Director at Rogue Films, IMPERIAL WOODPECKER, Tempomedia, La Pac (Film Production BA, 2004)

Here’s how WWC UK helped Beatrice, one of our April WWC UK participants:
“WWC UK provided me with a wide range of insights and tips on improving my employability, professional development, and personal development. It was great to hear so many successful and talented people who followed their passion and found their place. I realized that I am not alone on this journey of trying to succeed. I have met so many talented people, all of whom were on their journey with their own struggles and accomplishments, sharing their ideas and insights on overcoming these."

If you need any further information, please email [email protected].