Claim up to \u00a3200 towards the cost of taking part in unpaid work, a networking event or training course<\/p>\n
The\u00a0Work and Opportunities Fund<\/a>\u00a0provides students with funding towards the cost of taking part in unpaid work, a networking event or training course. New for this year,\u00a0all eligible registered students can claim up to \u00a3200<\/b>\u00a0towards unpaid work, training courses and networking events they may undertake whilst at university (extra-curricular). This funding will contribute towards the cost of transport, accommodation, training fees, work attire and childcare, to undertake the experience.<\/p>\n Claimants will be reimbursed after the experience has taken place, upon providing the appropriate evidence e.g. receipts, a bank statement and other documentation. Eligible students can only apply for funding once during the financial year, but they can use the allocated funding towards multiple experiences e.g. a networking event and unpaid work.<\/p>\n To apply, students must be:<\/b><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0A registered student at the University of Kent, studying in the UK.<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Undertaking work which is considered graduate-level or attending a training \/ networking opportunity that will support your employability upon graduation.<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Claiming the funding against costs incurred in the first 3 weeks (or 120 hours) of your work experience.<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Returning to university for at least one term after completing your work experience.<\/p>\n For full details and to access the application form, please visit the\u00a0Funding webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Staff funding for extra-curricular trips<\/u><\/b><\/p>\n We are also pleased to confirm that we can support Divisions who wish to organise an extra-curricular trip which will contribute to the employability of students at the University.<\/p>\n Staff funding<\/a>\u00a0can be used to fully fund the cost of travel for the trip e.g. a coach. Where students are attending a conference \/ event and there is an entrance fee, we may be able to contribute towards these costs too. You can access the staff funding application form via our\u00a0careers staff page<\/a><\/p>\n For staff to apply, the trip must:<\/b><\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0be an extra-curricular activity, which does not form part of a programme or module;<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0be offered to registered students at the University, studying in the UK only;<\/p>\n \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0contribute to the employability of students, supporting skills development and\/or supporting a student\u2019s future career aspirations<\/p>\n There is no formal deadline for either scheme, each application will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on funding availability at the time of application.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"