Sprint Development Programme for female undergraduates and postgraduates
By uczjvwa, on 14 January 2016
WHAT IS SPRINT?
Sprint is a well-established development programme for undergraduate and graduate women at the early stages of their professional development, from all backgrounds and ages. It provides a tool kit to help female undergrads and graduates be empowered to achieve their potential. The programme enables participants to take hold of their personal ambitions and develop a network of mentors and peers.
Originally pioneered at University of Cambridge, with more recent programmes run at the University of Oxford, UCL and City University have co-hosted a number of successful programmes. The results have been amazing – over 90% say the programme has changed their lives and they feel more positive and better in control of their career decisions as a result.
This winter the programme will be hosted at UCL and across four action packed days, the programme will cover a range of key development topics, with the aim help you to:
- use your personal power and influence
- identify your values, attitudes and direction
- manage your time effectively
- learn how to use assertiveness positively
- build your image, networking skills and confidence
- engage with inspiring role models and industry professionals
- gain access to a network of mentors (provided by sponsoring companies) to help you achieve your goals
The programme is co-sponsored by The Royal Bank of Scotland and Microsoft.
WHEN IS IT?
16th, 17th, 18th February and 22nd March 2016 at UCL – exact rooms to be confirmed on successful application.
HOW TO APPLY?
Applicants will need to submit a CV and a 300 word letter detailing why they wish to participate in the course.
Applicants will be shortlisted according to clear evidence that they have thought about their future career, why they wish to participate in the course, and how it will meet their development needs.
Whilst the programme is open to all, those at the beginning of their career or with little work experience will benefit the most.
Please email your application to Kathryn Goodfellow (k.goodfellow@ucl.ac.uk) and Rhiannon Williams (rhiannon.e.williams@ucl.ac.uk).
The deadline for applications is 9am on 25th January 2016 and successful candidates will be informed within a week of the closing date.
There are 30 spaces available on the programme for UCL students and graduates. Students from City University will also be attending the same programme, allowing an opportunity to mix with individuals from that institution.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be required to pay a £50 returnable deposit to secure your place. If the workshop becomes fully booked before you pay the deposit, we will email you to let you know and keep you on a reserve list so that we can contact you if there are any last minute cancellations.
All successful applicants will be required to attend ALL four days of the programme.
Deposits – your deposit will be returned when you attend the final workshop on the 22nd March 2016. Any latecomers will not be admitted to the workshop and will therefore lose the deposit.
Cancellations – you must give at least two working days notice in order to receive a full refund. Cancellations later than this will not be refunded.
If you have any questions, please email Kathryn Goodfellow or Rhiannon Williams.