Inspired@Birmingham events and activities take place during the summer term of Year 12. The programme will be of particular interest to students who are unsure what degree subject they would like to follow, and are interested in exploring the non-vocational courses on offer at university and the related career pathways these can lead to.
In order to successfully complete Inspired@Birmingham, students must be available to attend three events on the University of Birmingham campus.
The events will include:
- A variety of sessions offering an insight into non-vocational subjects
- Talks from recent graduates about their career journey so far
- Academic skills sessions to help you hone useful skills for Year 12 and to prepare for university study
- Careers sessions which will help you to discover your own preferences, strengths and skills, and which career pathways will enable you to realise these
- Personal statement and application workshops to get you thinking about what kind of thing you should include as well as some common pitfalls
- Team building and motivational workshops to support you into Year 13
In addition to our campus events, there will be a number of webinars covering topics which will support your future transition to university. You will also have the opportunity to interact with current students, both in person at the events and through an online mentoring programme. Discussions will cover a range of topics related to Years 12 and 13 and preparing for university.
You will also have the chance to put into practice some of the academic study skills you will have picked up throughout the programme by completing an online Skills4Uni quiz, and producing a short piece of writing reflecting on your time on the programme and what you have learnt from it.