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Anglia Ruskin in STEP with industry placement programme

Written by News Desk
Thursday, 10 April 2008
Anglia Ruskin University is working in partnership with Shell Step to launch its annual summer placement programme and is seeking SME’s to take on enterprising undergraduates from the region’s universities. Every year Shell Step places hundreds of students with small and medium-sized firms (SMEs) throughout the UK to undertake business projects during their summer breaks. This year Anglia Ruskin University is helping to actively promote the programme and, in doing so, organise placements for interested students. The programme gives businesses the opportunity to add significant value to their bottom line. In 2007 a quarter of students added more than £15,000 worth of value to their host company’s business, while two thirds added at least £5,000. Projects are tailored to companies’ specific needs, so can help small businesses to plug their skills gaps. To find out about taking part in the programme, visit www.shellstep.org.uk . The 2007 students helped SMEs to produce new and enhanced products, marketing strategies, bespoke software, efficient administration processes and lots more. James Smith, Chairman of Shell UK, said: "Shell Step lets undergraduates cut their teeth in the world of work and also helps the businesses they work for. Now in its 22nd year, it's great that the programme continues to be so popular and beneficial to all involved." Set as favorite Bookmark Email This Hits: 583 Trackback(0) TrackBack URI for this entry Comments (0) Subscribe to this comment's feed Show/Hide comments Write comment Show/Hide comment form This content has been locked. You can no longer post any comment.