What is the Network Rail I Accelerator?
Network Rail have partnered with EDI to create the Network Rail I Accelerator. Year 12/13 students will have the opportunity to participate in the Network Rail I Accelerator virtual work experience programme for 5 days. Learn about Network Rail, work on a Project Management challenge and gain valuable skills transferable to the workplace.
Dates: 25th -29th July 2022
Location: Virtual
Time: 9.30 – 4.00 pm each day
(Please only apply if you can attend all 5 days)
Deadline: Friday 22nd July
Do not wait for the deadline to apply
Who is the Network Rail I Accelerator open to?
- The I Accelerator will be open to students from Black and Ethnic Minority backgrounds
- The project brief will utilise skills across various subjects including technology, business and humanities
- Yr 12/13 students
How will the I Accelerator work?
- Each student will work in a team of 5 to develop a solution to the challenge presented
- Various workshops will be delivered by Network Rail throughout the week
- Students will develop a presentation to be delivered to senior managers at the Network Rail Head Office in Milton Keynes on the final day of the work experience* (All Fares will be paid)
- Students will also have the opportunity to build their professional network
Student Benefits:
- An enhanced profile – enhance your CV and build valuable experiences
- Insight to careers – providing insights to the broad spectrum of careers available
- Personal development – develop skills and attributes valued in the workplace
- Networking opportunities – connect with diverse professionals
- Personal brand development – define what makes you stand out
- Interview practice – develop the skills needed to compete in today’s job market
