A helping hand to recruit a graduate
Business+ is a pilot programme, sponsored by SEEDA (South East England Development Agency), which seeks to fill the gap within University-Business projects that exists between frameworks such as STEP and the full 18 months to 3 year Department of Trade and Industry Knowledge Transfer Partnership. Projects are eligible to run from between 3, 6, 9 or 12 months.
The pilot is being delivered through a consortium of Universities:
University of Portsmouth- Lead Partner/Secretariat
University College Creative Arts
University of Greenwich
University of Oxford
Oxford Brookes University
University of Reading
University of Southampton
University of Surrey
University of Sussex
Business+ is only available to SMEs within the SEEDA region, currently without significant interaction with Universities that are seeking to enhance their existing record of recruiting and retaining graduates. It is designed to offer project flexibility as well as training and support to the company partner, academic and graduate. The company does have to make a basic contribution of £1400 per month.
The company benefits from direct access to the technology base and resources of the University throughout the programme and by engaging with a graduate who will bring an academic background comprising intellect, application and maturity. SEEDA provides a financial contribution to the investment programme.
The graduate will receive additional training in various aspects of SME management and growth. For a company thinking about graduate recruitment, this is an opportunity to work closely with potential employees who will be acquiring skills directly relevant to an SME.
For further information to get engaged and the application process please contact: businessplus@port.ac.uk or go to http://www.seeda.co.uk
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