What is the ARC Programme?
The ARC Programme is a unique partnership scheme between Worcester Business School and the business community. It brings local organisations (our ARC Partners) closer to our curriculum and students, to help develop student aspirations, reward student achievements and build connection with other organisations. The programme adds value and opportunity to our students and local organisations and enables Worcester Business School to have real impact in the local business community.
Benefits for students
The ARC Programme adds value and opportunity to our students through enriching the curriculum with first-hand professional experience and providing an incentive on every module/course. Students have the opportunity of benefitting from additional learning experiences e.g. field trips, simulations and guest lectures from our ARC Partners, as well as the opportunity to win prizes and/or work experiences.
Student achievements are rewarded with cash prizes and/or short placements, site visits, mentoring/shadowing opportunities. Through engagement with local organisations, students can expect to feel well connected with industry and real organisations, whilst developing pride, confidence, professionalism and employability.
Benefits for ARC Partners
The ARC Programme is an opportunity for your organisation to show your commitment to giving back, supporting students, impacting curriculum and providing value and opportunity to students:
- Promotion - your logo on our website, course pages, UCAS pages, module documentation as well as the opportunity to present at events such as Open Days and Career Fair and feature in university media communications
- Networking- meet other members of the business community and share your experience and expertise at our WBS Business Talks
- Impact – chance to shape our modules/courses and give guest lectures on specialised topics and develop student aspirations and beliefs
- Giving back- supporting a good cause and helping our students.
- Talent access- early and easy access to our talented students and academics
- Connection - regular updates through our WBS and individual LinkedIn accounts
- Celebration- be part of the end of year WBS ARC Festival
Become an ARC Partner
We ask our ARC Partners to contribute a financial donation each year (e.g. £500) to the ARC Pot that funds our value-adding activities, as well as a mix of other activities, which might include (but not limited to):
See our Partnership options.
Want to become an ARC Partner? Complete our quick form and we’d be delighted to talk to you and bring you on board. Or, for further information, please contact Dr Abdulmaten Taroun, Head of Department for Management and Finance, on a.taroun@worc.ac.uk.