The programme aims to help you explore your career options, and develop key skills to enhance your employability, widen your professional network, and - ultimately - secure top opportunities that suit you and your career interests.
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Am I eligible for this programme?
UpReach is a social mobility charity, and our objective is to support students from under-represented backgrounds. This means every student we support must meet our general eligibility criteria.
To join the programme:
- You must currently be an undergraduate that is in full-time study. This programme is open to students at universities.
- This programme typically starts working with students in their first year of university, although we may also begin working with students at the beginning of their second year. Once you have joined the Rise programme you will receive support throughout your time at university, and support from employer partner applications for 12 months after you graduate should you require it.
- We encourage students from any degree background to sign up.
- To be eligible for this programme, you need to have achieved BBB at A-level.
Please note we consider grades on a contextual basis, meaning we also take into account factors such as the school you attended or the area you live in. We believe this gives us a better indication of your true academic potential. All applicants complete our REALRating form, which will tell you your contextual grades. For example, if you achieved a B in A-level Maths, you may find that your contextual grade is an A, once your background is taken into consideration. We will consider your RealRating result when determining your eligibility.
What does it involve?
When joining the programme, you’ll be matched with a dedicated upReach Programme Coordinator, who will get to know you and be on-hand to provide ongoing 1-to-1 support throughout your time on the upReach programme.
They’ll be able to give you extensive support at each stage of the job application process, including:
● Reviewing your CV and offering feedback,
● Reviewing your applications and cover letters for any application you make to any employer opportunity,
● Mock job interviews, and
● Assessment centre preparation
As well as support from your upReach Programme Coordinator, you’ll also have access to:
● Exclusive work experience opportunities
● Exclusive employer events, like insight days to help you learn more about different organisations
● Extensive online resources, including guides to different employers, practise online tests, and career courses to help you explore your sectors of interest in more depth
● Daily ‘Video Forums’ (webinars) to help you build your employability skills
● Skills Workshops designed to develop your employability skills, which will take place on your university campus
● Opportunity to be matched with a professional mentor in your sector of interest
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