Supporting Pathways to Property

Pathways to Property aims to widen access to the real estate profession by raising awareness of real estate as a Pathways to Property activities: subject of study amongst academically able pupils from Summer School at the disadvantaged and non-traditional backgrounds. University of Reading Led by Reading Real Estate Foundation (RREF) with Talks in schools support from British Land, The Sutton Trust and a number of other organisations, the project targets Year 12 & 13 Work experience (16–17 year old) students to raise aspirations and promote Undergraduate mentoring a career in real estate.

Supported by British Land and The Sutton Trust Our achievements and impact

2013 2014

We held our first Summer School on 21 July 2013 which We have worked with over 1,700 students and 400 teachers was attended by 40 students from across the UK and careers advisors at school events, national careers fairs and a Teacher Engagement event at The Shard. 95 students participated in the second Summer School. 21 19 male female 52 43 male female

had no parental experience in ‘Until the event I had never 73% had no family higher education actually thought of the property experience in 77% higher education industry beyond estate agents and I am really excited to explore the variety of roles within the of those who attended the property sector even further.’ Summer School completed of students described a weeks work experience in Kayathrie, Summer School 50% the Summer School as a real estate firm participant 2014 94% having met or exceeded their expectations ‘The Pathways to Property of attendees applied and programme exceeded my high were offered a place to study expectations. It has opened my of attendees are Real Estate & Planning at the eyes to the world of property 30% considering studying a University of Reading 69% property related degree through trips and lectures, really of those… after the Summer School giving me the drive to study.’ Zac, Summer School have accepted and participant 2014 25% enrolled at the University of Reading for 2014/15

have accepted and enrolled Winner of University of Reading Team 40% onto related programmes at other Award for Outstanding Contributions universities in the UK for 2014/15 to Teaching and Learning 2012–13 Industry support

Corporate funding ‘Improving the diversity We are looking for more firms to join the 23 that are already of the property industry is supporting this innovative project by providing financial and crucial if it is to successfully non-financial support. respond to the needs of all its For the project to have an effect on actual numbers of graduates customers. Through Pathways entering the industry, activities will need to continue each year to Property, RREF has led the with the aim to grow the programme and increase the number way. The programme has had of students studying real estate degrees. a successful start. We all need Gold Level to think about what wider British Land and The Sutton Trust contribution we can continue to make to build on their Silver Level (from £75,000 over 3 years): good foundation.’ University Partnerships Programme (UPP Group) Chris Grigg, CEO, British Land Bronze level (from £15,000 over 3 years): Allsop, BNP Paribas Real Estate, , CBRE, Cushman ‘What excited me the most & Wakefield, International, DTZ, The Ellis Campbell Group, , Gooch Cunliffe Whale, , JLL, about the Summer School was , Oxford Properties, Redevco, , , the participant’s passion and Strutt & Parker, The and Vail Williams thirst for knowledge. I will be back again to help next year as Volunteering opportunities well as lobbying those at my As well as funding, we ask for volunteers from all levels firm to get involved.’ of your business to help with school visits, attend the Mark Ghandi, Surveyor, Summer School and provide one week work placements Cushman & Wakefield for Summer School students. Can you spare a few hours to help us raise the profile of the property sector to students, teachers and parents? Reading Real Estate Foundation For more information, please contact: Jane Symmons, Senior Development Manager [email protected] Tel +44 (0)118 378 4096 www.reading.ac.uk/ pathways-to-property

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