FAQs about TeamWork and Global Work Experience
What is TeamWork?
• TeamWork is a 4-week virtual programme that brings together small teams of students from Warwick and other top ranked universities around the globe to work on a project.
• The programme runs from 26 June-21st July and requires a commitment of up to 10 hours per week, on a part-time, flexible basis.
What is a virtual project?
• Just like any group project, you will be working in a team. The difference is that TeamWork enables you to come together in a virtual team, remotely with students from Warwick and other top ranked universities around the globe.
• You’ll form part of a group of 8 students who will have the opportunity to collaborate online over a 4-week period on a project provided by an organisation.
• Project mentoring is provided to you and your team by the organisation whose project you’ll be working on.
What type of projects are available?
• Projects will be provided by organisations around the world, in a range of different sectors – so they will be broad and varied!
• Previous participating organisations have included Colgate Palmolive, Decathlon HK, Action for Development and Eurostar.
• The projects will not require any specific knowledge of the sector or topic, so you will be working with students from a wide variety of degree disciplines.
What do I need to participate?
• All you need is access to a computer and the internet; and to be available part-time from 26 June-21st July.
• We will provide a free, easy to use Microsoft Teams platform, so you can connect with your team members, as well as with your organisation mentor and university contact.
Who can apply?
• TeamWork is open to all students studying at Warwick regardless of year group, degree discipline or nationality.
• Plus, if you are a student from a demographic group which is under-represented in Higher Education, you will qualify for a £400 bursary.
What are the benefits of taking part?
• Develop your international experience, teamworking skills, Global Work Experience and networks.
• Enhance your career prospects: build your CV and develop your employability skills.
• Find out more about yourself and explore your career options.
• Gain a global network of friends and meet industry experts and potential employers.
• TeamWork will be included in your Hear transcript.
• Gain credits towards the Warwick Award.
How do I apply?
• TeamWork 2023 applications open on 11th January 2023.
• Follow the link below to find out more about the programme, hear previous student stories and APPLY for your place!
• TeamWork Virtual International Programme (warwick.ac.uk)
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