Selected as a high potential undergraduate to join this programme of employability support, designed to accelerate professional development through skills workshops, insight days and networking events.Through upReach I have attended Insight Days with the Fast Stream, Think Ahead, and North Highland Consulting, participated in various Skills Workshops to improve my commercial knowledge and professional skills, and formed a university society promoting the importance of social mobility and upReach as a charity. I have previously been nominated for both a social mobility award and a community champion award for my passion for social mobility and commitment to my personal development.I continue to expand my skills through attending upReach networking events as part of their alumni.

As a member of the Diversity and Inclusion team I contributed to, and led on, several positive action initiatives within the department. I gained basic Project Management experience through designing and delivering various low scale projects, worked closely with senior civil servants, and encouraged and demonstrated inclusive working among teams. In addition, I also organised and managed multiple opportunities for myself and other interns including department tours, networking events and informative lunch and learn sessions.

Working over both the Summer and Easter school holidays, independently leading a full day of fun and engaging sessions for children aged 4 to 14.I planned, delivered and managed a variety of engaging sessions for children during their time at the camp; including indoor, outdoor, academic and physical activities. I conducted risk assessments and ensured high levels of health and safety were maintained. I was one of the main first aiders on site, having taken my first aid qualification in 2018.