Overview

The Year 10 Work Experience programme is a collaboration between Widening Participation and departments at the University of Warwick. We are delighted that we will again be welcoming Year 10 students to WMG, following on from previous years' successes. This year, for the first time, we will also be offering a one week experience in Creative Arts.

This is a unique opportunity, allowing students to benefit from hands-on experience of working directly on a variety of projects; learning from the expertise of academics and specialists, while gaining an insight into studying at a top university

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for this opportunity, you must meet each of the following criteria:

• Currently a Year 10 student, with priority given to those attending a non-selective state school in Coventry or Warwickshire
• Interested in pursuing a career in science and engineering or the creative arts
• Agreement to attend from a parent/carer
• Support from your teacher
• Able to attend the five day programme at the University of Warwick

In addition, you must meet at least one of our Widening Participation criteria:

• In receipt of, or within the last six years has been eligible for, free school meals.
• Living, or has lived in, local authority care.
• Caring responsibilities (young carer).

Application process

We anticipate a high level of interest in this opportunity and there will be a limited number of places offered.