Student secures prestigious placement on Whitehall Residential Programme

First year Sixth Form College student, Amy Cunningham, has gained a placement on The Whitehall Residential Programme in London this summer via the Social Mobility Foundation.

The Whitehall Programme offers students a unique opportunity to gain first-hand experience working within a government department focusing on some of the most pressing issues facing the country. Amy, a former Birkenhead Park School student, will be placed in one of various government departments on her placement with possibilities including, HM Treasury, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, Cabinet Office and Ministry of Defence.

Amy applied for the placement through the Social Mobility Foundation and as a result her place on the programme, which takes place from 27^th July – 7^th August, is fully funded including travel to and from London, accommodation, meals and all evening and weekend activities.

Amy, who is part of the College’s Honours Programme, applied for the placement following a talk at The Sixth Form College from a Social Mobility Foundation representative Isobel Plant. Amy commented, “My Personal & Guidance Tutors Leigh O’Mahony and Chas Knight have been really supportive in helping me to secure a placement. Places on the programme are really competitive so it felt great to know I was successful and I am looking forward to going to London and gaining experience within a professional role.”

Amy is currently studying Biology, Spanish, Psychology and History at the College and has taken part in various enrichment activities during her time here so far including The Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award and joining the College Netball team. “College is great for enrichment - the Honours Programme has given me lots of opportunities concerning Higher Education and the tutors are really dedicated and care about your future.”