Grants to Recruit Graduates

Manchester Metropolitan University is offering £1,000 grants through their Graduate Internship scheme.

Funding is available for North West firms to recruit a graduate from the University to work on a short-term project lasting for at least four weeks.

Through the programme, businesses can tap into the knowledge and enthusiasm of a talented graduate, who in turn can gain vital work experience and learn new skills to further their career prospects.

The scheme is available to all businesses that employ less than 50 staff - for larger firms, grants are only on offer to firms that operate in the following sectors:

  • Low carbon products and services
  • Digital industries
  • Life sciences
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Advanced manufacturing
  • Professional or financial services
  • Engineering construction
  • The opportunities presented by an ageing population

One business that has already capitalised on the scheme is IT support company, Greenlight Computers.

John Sewell, a director at the firm, said:

"When I heard about the project I thought it was a great idea; we could help someone get a foot in the door and they could help us with a particular project.

"Being able to hand a piece of work to a capable, educated person was great and added real value to the company. It feels good to be able to offer a helping hand to someone who's struggling to find experience."

Interested businesses are urged to apply as soon as possible - all participating firms must be signed up by 30 September 2010 to ensure their funding will be in place by the end of March 2011 at the very latest.

Ways to get in touch

For further information about the Graduate Internship scheme and to register an interest in participating, please click the link below.

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