If you are a business looking to employ a student or graduate for short or longer term assignments there are a variety of opportunities available through WestFocus.
STEP placements, which normally take place over the summer vacation or other short-term options, can be a good starting point. A year out placement may be more suitable if you have a more substantial body of work for a student, whilst the Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) sheme for graduates may be appropriate if you require specialist input over a longer period.
KTPs - formerly Teaching Company Scheme - are part-DTI funded programmes to help companies access the wealth of knowledge, expertise and resources available in universities to develop new products, services and processes. KT Partnerships support companies by providing funding (up to 60% of costs), project management and training to facilitate the transfer of knowledge and technology from the university.
WestFocus Enterprising Business Awards -
The awards aim to help entrepreneurs add value to their businesses through a proven programme of expert support and access to the resources needed.
10 winning business owner-managers each receive:
• Business Support programme worth £2,500 in total, taking place over 6 months. This is an opportunity to diagnose and resolve challenges with like-minded entrepreneurs and experts. It also includes access to a shared £10,000 fund to pay for the intelligent resources (normally undergraduates/graduates) to support the implementation of a business development strategy
• Access to academic expertise and the extensive resources and facilities of the university community
The business support programme runs at Kingston University. It will be accredited by Kingston University as a PG Certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
Please click here for more information on the current awards
