Summer School and Open Online Course with Pathways to Property!

An opportunity for students to learn more about the property industry and the exciting careers within it


Every day we are influenced by the built environment around us – shops, offices, industrial buildings, houses and the surrounding countryside all have an impact on the way we live. Did you ever wonder how these properties are developed, whether the buildings going up in our cities are sustainable or how much they are worth? The Pathways to Property project allows students the chance to explore the property industry in more depth. With such a huge variety of roles, from a building surveyor or town planner to a sustainability consultant or financial analyst, there is a role to suit any skillset or personality.

Pathways to Property Summer School
A four day, fully funded residential course for students in Year 12

• Date: 20-23rd July 2020
• Venue: Henley Business School, University of Reading
• Who: Year 12 students from state schools/colleges considering a career in property – either through University or through an apprenticeship
• Cost: Nothing! All food, accommodation and travel costs are covered

During the Summer School:    

• Learn about the industry and the careers available
• Attend taster lectures
• Get involved in a group project and debate
• Go on site visits
• Meet new people
• Experience life on a University campus

At the end of the Summer School, if keen to learn more about property, students can complete a funded work experience placement over October half term, have access to our e-mentoring programme, and if they choose to apply to study Real Estate and Planning at the University, can apply for a bursary up to £30,000 over three years.

How to Apply:

Applications close 15th May, although earlier entries are strongly encouraged. Visit the website at https://www.henley.ac.uk/alumni/support-henley/pathways-to-property
'For me, the Summer School was the first step into a career in the property industry’  
Bradley, Summer School participant & graduate surveyor at British Land
 
Open Online Course (OOC)
A three week online course designed by academics at Henley Business School, University of Reading for students to learn more about starting a career in property.

• Date: Begins 2nd March 2020
• Length: 3 weeks, requiring a maximum total of 6 hrs of study
• Venue: Online
• Who: Open to all students in secondary education. Most appropriate for students in Year 9 and upwards
• Cost: Nothing!

During the OOC:  

• Learn about key topics in the industry such as sustainability, globalisation and technology
• Hear from people in lots of different roles in the industry and learn about what they do
• Get support from course mentors; a combination of academics, industry volunteers and real estate and planning students

After the course:

Upon completion you will receive a Certificate of Achievement for your studies – a great addition to a CV or UCAS application.
How to Sign Up:
Please visit https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/pathways-to-property to sign up to the course.

Get in touch at pathways2property@henley.ac.uk or 0118 378 4194

Free online course to develop understanding of the role that money plays in business success

ICAEW is working with the Leeds University Business School to bring you a free online course to help your students develop their understanding of the role that money plays in business success. The course gives learners the opportunity to explore the exciting world of business, and gain the skills that are required by employers for a successful career.

Delivered through video tutorials, animations, interviews, articles and on-line discussions with other learners around the world, this four week course explores:
• what makes a business successful
• growing a business
• running a business
• communicating business success.

In addition to tutorials from the lead educators Professor Peter Moizer and Alice Shepherd, learners will gain insight into leading global brands including; Adidas, PwC, FitFlop, Cobra Beer, Ryecroft Glenton, ICAEW, Save the Children, Wow Company, Tea Huggers, Tesco, M&S and NHS.

Watch the trailer to find out more!

At the end of the course, learners will be able to:
• Appreciate the impact of the cash flow on a business.
• Understand strategies for growing a business.
• Demonstrate your commercial awareness to employers.
• Build your skills and experience for your CV.
• Recognise the skills needed for a successful career.

Requirements
This course is open to everyone; all that is needed is an interest in the role of money in business success. Students can study at their own pace and in their own time so it won’t interfere with their School/College/University studies.


So, if you want to learn more about successful businesses or if you are interested in a career in accountancy, finance or business, this course could be for you!

The course starts on Monday 7 March 2016 so click here today to find out more and sign up.