As part of Canterbury Christ Church University commitment to promoting racial equity, Closing our Gap and promoting a diverse workforce we are pleased to present this collaborative event with 10,000 Black Interns programme.

The event will be taking place on Wednesday 4 October, 4pm at the Canterbury Campus. Book your place here

The 10,000 Black interns programme aims to transform the horizons and prospects of young Black people in the UK by offering access to paid internships across a wide range of industries, as well as world-class training and development.

During this event you will learn about the 10,000 Black internship programme, how you can get involved, the opportunities available to you, guidance on writing your CV, cover letter and completing the application form.

Internships are available in:

  • Accountancy & Finance
  • Architecture
  • Automotive & Mechanical Engineering
  • Compliance & Legal Support
  • Construction. Real Estate & Property
  • Consumer & Retail
  • Corporate & Investment Banking
  • Creative
  • Culture
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Financial Services, Data & Technology
  • Health and Healthcare Management
  • HR
  • Insurance 
  • Investment Management
  • Law (in-house & private practice)
  • Management strategy & consultancy
  • Market research
  • Marketing & Advertising
  • Media
  • Not-for-profit
  • Ops and Infrastructure
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Policy & Public Sector
  • PR
  • Recruitment & Executive Search
  • Retail Banking
  • Sales
  • Technology
  • Utilities

Please note, that given the nature of the 10,000 Black internship programme and their commitment to increasing workplace diversity, that this event is exclusively for Canterbury Christ Church University Students who identify as Black and/or of Black Mixed Heritage.

For careers opportunities available to all students please click here 

The 10,000 Able Intern Experience

We are also pleased to announce that there is a 10,000 Able Intern Experience. This programme is designed to give students with disabilities a flying start at building their career. They match students with a paid internship in a sector of your interest, and support you with pre-internship training and development.

 

Careers Advice and Support

Remember your Careers and Enterprise Team are here to help you secure an internship through support with applications, interviews and much more.

They have a range of online resources through the Careers and Enterprise Online Hub and also offer pre-bookable one-to-one career guidance appointments.

If you are struggling to take up an internship due to additional costs, such as buying suitable workwear or travel expenses, you may also be eligible for the Career Development Fund.