Public and Community Engagement Internships

WIE's Public and Community Engagement Internship scheme ran for three years from 2023 to 2025. Students gained work experience in public and community engagement by doing a paid internship for six weeks over the summer. Internships were hosted by organisations in the West Midlands and funded by the Warwick Institute of Engagement.

Interns' feedback

100% would recommend this internship programme to other students.
100% said the internship met or exceeded their expectations.
100% developed their communication skills.
100% developed their problem solving skills.
94% developed their professionalism.
81% developed their critical thinking skills.
75% developed their digital literacy.
69% developed their intercultural awareness.
69% developed their ethical values.

Based on 16 respondents, out of 20 interns.

Internship providers' feedback

100% would recommend this internship programme to other organisations.
70% of interns exceeded the provider's expectations.

"This is our third year of being involved in the summer internship programme and every year it enables us to work alongside students who are highly skilled, knowledgeable and ready to bring a fresh perspective to our summer programme."

"This was a good experience for us, and we have learnt a lot. One of the best things for us was bringing in new voices to our team, which did really help the existing team open their minds to new ideas and ways of working."

Based on feedback about 18 interns, out of 20 who took part.

Warwick Institute of Engagement

Public and Community Engagement Internships