1. Putting the ‘extra’ into extra curricular work experience at The University of Birmingham Sue Welland & Erica Arthur

2. The University of Birmingham

3. Extra curricular activities

4. Employability Strategy Graduate Destinations of our 2011* 1 st degree (UK) graduates (within 6 months of graduating)  79% entered graduate level jobs compared to 74% the previous year  Vision of our Vice Chancellor – introduction of the Personal Skills Award and Enterprise & Innovation Centre  Rise to 9 th most targeted university by UK employers in UK  Ranked 14 th in the Russell Group and 20 th in the UK  £3.5m investment into Employability by 2015/16  Largest Careers Service in the UK

5. Mentoring Programmes Alumni Leadership Mentoring Programme  20 famous and successful alumni mentoring final year students  One hour per month  Such as Phyllida Lloyd - Director of Mamma Mia! and the Iron Lady  Externships Mentoring  Alumni mentors from all sectors and levels of experience matched to students’ needs – 80 mentors in the first year  “It is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the sector you are about to go into from someone who really knows what they’re talking about. Success breeds success, and learning from their experiences can give you a real advantage if you cultivate an open, communicative and amiable relationship with your mentor.”

6. Work Experience Programmes  Gateway Up to £2000 for students from widening participation backgrounds  International Work Experience Bursary Up to £800 to support international work such as community development in developing countries  UK Professional Work Experience Bursary Up to £800 to support work undertaken in the UK such as PR, Media and journalism, typically offered unpaid in the UK  Research Bursary  Up to £500 to support research activity with a mentor

7. International Work Experience Funding to do something extraordinary Challenge yourself! Sustainability, South Africa Botanical research, Cuba Dinosaur dig, Utah Community work, Nepal Dam building, Kenya Panda Breeding Centre, China

8. UK and Research Work Experience Funding to do something different Challenge yourself! Press Office Intern, Liberty UK Cycle Tour Sports Science research

9. Global Challenge Internships Funding to do something amazing Challenge yourself! New York Chennai, India Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Melbourne Dubai Singapore British Consulate, Chicago Seoul, South Korea Morocco

10. Global Challenge Internships 2011 - 2012 GSK Morocco GSK Brazil GSK Singapore Museum Victoria Melbourne Moth Theatre New York British Consul Chicago GSK Dubai Murugappa India Samsung SDS Korea GBC Health New York Abbott, Belgium Opportunity International S. Africa

11. Global Challenge Internships Programme  Challenges!  Obtaining visas – a learning curve  Timescales – deadline for applications  Key Outcomes  Students want something unique – not just business  Closer working relationships with colleagues and alumni  Increased awareness of employer needs

12. Recognition and Awards Personal Skills Award Awards Ceremony

13. University Awards  National Council for Work Experience – Best Public Sector Placement  National Placement & Internship Awards – Most Improved Commitment to Employability

14. Question & Answer  Any questions? Please do get in touch: Erica Arthur, North America Partnerships Manager e.d.arthur@bham.ac.uk Sue Welland, Work Experience Manager s.e.welland@bham.ac.uk