The next round of Westminster Working Cultures (WWC) June programmes, taking place in the United Kingdom, Berlin and Brussels/Paris, is now open. Apply before Sunday 12 March 2023.
Westminster Working Cultures (WWC) offers you the opportunity to experience work insights and employment culture during an intensive one-week programme in some of the world’s major cities and the UK, no matter what degree you study.
WWC UK will include a £250 bursary upon completion of all activities and an overnight visit to Belfast, Northern Ireland.
On the programme, you will be able to:
- Gain local work insights and experience employment culture
- Ask Westminster alumni and partners about their professional journeys and how they built their confidence
- Meet other students from across the University
- Build your skills, experience and confidence
Upcoming WWC opportunities:
The programme will take place from Monday 5 – Friday 9 June 2023
The programme will take place from Sunday 11 – Saturday 17 June 2023
The programme will take place from Sunday 11 – Saturday 17 June 2023
Applications are open until 23:59, Sunday 12 March 2023.
Benefits and Funding
Upon completion of the programmes, you will:
- Gain access to a closed LinkedIn group for further professional development.
- Receive a LinkedIn badge to demonstrate 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).
The WWC UK programme has been generously funded by Santander Universities UK and the Quintin Hogg Trust. This means most of your in-person activity costs will be funded, including a £250 bursary upon completion of the programme and flights and accommodation for the Belfast portion of the programme.
The WWC International programme 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 at the time of this programme (June 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.
Please note that for the WWC UK programme, you must also meet one of the widening participation criteria found on the application form.
Student Experience
Diana, a student who participated in WWC UK, said about the programme:
Overall, the WWC UK programme truly inspired me to be a self-starter! Understanding that I can create my own dream career path was just as valuable as comprehending that there will be failures, but they are part of the success. What really stood out for me was the importance of pursuing something that I am passionate about and enjoy, as it is fundamental for a successful career and fulfilled life. I got motivated to try out new things, travel and work in other countries, understand different cultures and ‘If in doubt, say YES’ which is such a great motivation!
Karolina, a student who participated in WWC International, said about the programme:
I met incredible people. Those that travelled with me and also the alumni. I grew my professional and personal network and enhanced my employability skills.
Read more about Karolina’s experience.
More information
Find out more information about our WWC UK programmes.
If you need any support with your application, or want any further information, please email [email protected].
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