IEUK 2023: Public Sector, Policy & Charity
Applications for the live version of this stream are now closed but don't worry, you can still take part with On Demand.
Overview
Back for the fourth year in a row, IEUK 2023: Public Sector, Policy & Charity is your chance to kickstart your career in these dynamic sectors. Get real-world experience to add to your CV, as well as valuable knowledge and networking opportunities with top employers in these areas. This year, we're joined by the Department for Education, MI5, MI6 & GCHQ, Teach First (plus more top firms to be announced) who will be giving you the knowledge and tools needed to build a career in the public sector, policy or charity.
View complete agenda here.
What's new for 2023?
More employers
2023 will welcome more employers from a wider range of sectors than the previous year. This means more opportunities to connect with employers and learn about your opportunities post-university.
Learn how to present yourself as a desirable candidate
With an ever-growing graduate population, what will set you apart from other candidates? IEUK aims to inform you on key skills to hone and develop before you enter the job market to increase your chances of success. Hear straight from employers the exact skills they are assessing you on and key information they pick from applications or CVs.
Fast-track notification
At the end of the programme, attendees who participated in IEUK in full will be eligible for a fast-track notification. Be the first to know about and apply for top grad jobs and internships to be an early applicant.
Exclusive employer session for 50 most engaged participants
50 of our most engaged attendees will receive the opportunity to sit in an exclusive session with our employers. Get a chance to make an impression and gain face time with their representatives.
View complete agenda here.
Am I eligible and how do I apply?
IEUK 2023: Public Sector, Policy & Charity is open to every student and recent graduate (18+). All you need to take part is a Bright Network membership, which is completely free and you can sign up when you start your application. To apply, simply click the button below and fill in your application form - it takes less than 10 minutes to complete. You don’t need previous experience to complete the programme - just a passion for the public sector, policy or charity.
If you've taken part in any previous editions of IEUK, we still recommend taking part this year. Every year provides a completely new experience with different sessions to join, employers to meet and work samples to complete. Showing that you’ve taken part in IEUK multiple times on your CV demonstrates your continued commitment to breaking into your sector of choice and is highly regarded by top employers.
Why attend
Real experience for your CV
Get real internship experience you can add to your CV and impress potential employers with.
Network with top employers
This is your chance to show top employers your passion for their sector and learn from their experiences.
Gain key skills
Find out what employers are looking for and upskill for your sector with industry experts.
Who can attend
Open to all students and recent graduates (18+)
Well-suited to those with an interest in the public sector, policy or charity
No previous experience required
Employers joining us
Frequently asked questions
What is the schedule?
One stream of Internship Experience UK takes place over four days and you'll need to be available for the times below:
- June 26th - 9am to 5pm (BST)
- June 27th - 9am to 5pm (BST)
- June 28th - 9am to 4pm (BST)
- June 29th - 9am to 4pm (BST)
View complete agenda here.
What if I can’t attend?
If you’re not able to attend the live experience, don’t worry, you can still take part with On-Demand. Head to our IEUK On Demand page to learn more.
I've done IEUK before - is this year the same?
Each year's experience is completely unique, so if you did the experience last year or the year before, we recommend taking part again. All the sessions will be different, more employers are joining and the work samples are brand new. Plus, there are extra features to help you gain more from the experience.
What if I'm under 18?
If you’re under 18 you won't be able to join the live experience. But don’t worry, you can still gain insights through On-Demand. Head to our IEUK On Demand page to learn more.
What if I have another question?
For a full list of commonly asked questions about the experience, take a look at our IEUK FAQs page.