Pathways to Property Summer School



Applications for the fully-funded Pathways to Property Summer School 2017 are now open.  This year’s Summer School will take place at Henley Business School, the University of Reading, from 24th-27th July 2017 and is an excellent way for  students to explore jobs and careers within the property sector.

The Summer School offers students the chance to:
•    Take part in lectures, seminars, talks and site visits led by staff and students from the School of Real Estate & Planning at Henley Business School, University of Reading.
•    Find out how real estate and planning courses build on the knowledge acquired through A Level (or equivalent) study and to explore current themes in property such as sustainability, housing issues and regenerating cities.
•    Develop an understanding of the career opportunities in property.
•    Learn more about student life and study in higher education by taking part in campus tours and evening activities.

Who is it for?
The Summer School is for students in S5 attending UK state schools or colleges who are interested in finding out about careers in the property sector; a £9 billion industry which currently employs circa 100,000 people in the UK.

What does it cost?
The Summer School is free to attend and all travel, accommodation, food and activity costs are covered by Pathways to Property.

How to apply
Applications are made by the student via an online form on our webpages.  The deadline for receipt of applications is 31st May 2017.  Further information about how to apply and the criteria we look for can be found on our webpages: http://bit.ly/P2PSS2017.

After the Summer School
Students who attend the Summer School are offered the opportunity to apply for a week-long work experience placement at a property firm during the October half-term break following the Summer School.  Participants can also take part in the e-mentoring programme run by Pathways to Property.

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