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As a student of Politics and International Relations, there are a whole host of career options available to you. The EP Scheme has a variety of rewards that might be of interest, from work experience with a range of charities, to internships and work shadowing with councils, the Civil Service Fast Stream and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory.<\/p>\n

So, what is EP?<\/strong>\u00a0The scheme rewards you for undertaking co-curricular activities. You can earn points, which you can spend on rewards such as internships, work experience, work shadowing, training and more! You have until\u00a05pm on\u00a0Monday\u00a018th March<\/strong>\u00a0to get as many points as possible, and you will then have the opportunity to apply for the rewards that you qualify for!<\/p>\n

Sounds good? Click the links to find out more about the rewards that we think might suit you:<\/p>\n

Sevenoaks Town Council<\/a>\u00a0are offering a 2-3 month internship where you will be able to review strategic projects\/developments, which will cover public perception, research, policy and more.<\/p>\n

Medway Council<\/a>\u00a0are offering a large range of work-based rewards including an internship in the Housing Strategy team.<\/p>\n

Kent County Council<\/a>\u00a0are offering an internship in the Sustainable Business and Communities Team, helping public services, businesses and communities in Kent to benefit from a competitive, innovative, resilient, and healthy economy, society, and environment.<\/p>\n

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council<\/a>\u00a0are offering the opportunity for a student to shadow their Chief Executive, as well as the Director of Change and Communities. This will provide the students with a unique and comprehensive insight into local government management. The council are also offering a skills workshop focusing on working in local government.<\/p>\n

DSTL<\/a>\u00a0are providing six remote work experience placements where students will work on a research project that will focus on the UK Government and\/or Ministry of Defence.<\/p>\n

The Civil Service Fast Stream<\/a>\u00a0are offering a range of exciting rewards including the chance to shadow Senior Civil Servants and current Fast Streamers, as well as an exclusive Whitehall Experience day, which involves a behind the scenes tour of various sites, workshops and networking opportunities.<\/p>\n

Samaritans\u00a0<\/a>\u00a0are offering work experience placements focusing on planning, promoting and holding an event to raise awareness about the charity.<\/p>\n

Demelza<\/a>\u00a0are providing a work experience placement focused on event management and a work shadowing placement, providing an insight into fundraising management.<\/p>\n

If you have an interest in working in the charity sector, you may also want to take a look at EP opportunities with\u00a0East Kent Mencap<\/a>,\u00a0Kent Enterprise Trust<\/a>,\u00a0Nucleus Arts<\/a>, and\u00a0People United<\/a>. For a full list of the rewards available through EP this year, take a look\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you want any more information, or to book a 1-1- with the team, contact us at:\u00a0employabilitypoints@kent.ac.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n