Step Programme

INFORMATION REGARDING THE 2025 STEP PROGRAMME WILL AVAILABLE IN DUE COURSE

KEY DATES:

• Applications Close: TBC
• Placements Start: TBC
• Placements End: TBC 
• Step Final: TBC

*Please note: Student applicants must be available for the entirety of the eight week project period, and also to attend the Step Final.

Application forms for both hosts and students are available lower down on the page. 

UNDERGRADUATE BENEFITS

• A monthly allowance of the Living Wage (tax and NI deductible), over an 8 week period
• Great addition to the CV
• Personal development
• Possibility of a permanent job offer post-graduation
• The chance to win prizes based on your submitted written report and presentation at the final event

HOST ORGANISATION BENEFITS 

• Enthusiastic undergraduate to support business
• Excellent value for money - with a single invoice issued to the host organisation at the completion of the project
• Improved business performance
• Additional resource to complete a project which may not have otherwise been addressed
• Potential cost savings and additional revenue generation
• Potential future employees

PAST PROJECTS HAVE INCLUDED: 

• Manufacturing concept, design and development
• Setting up IT and/or accountancy systems
• Design and implementation of websites
• Marketing plans
• Research, strategy and policy
• Setting up of systems e.g. ISO 9000, ISO 14001, IIP, H&S etc.
• Design of company literature
• Analysis of production methods
• Environmental audits and follow-up work
• Design of new product concept
• Plus many more

TAKING PART 

All organisations can experience the benefits of a Step project, but in order for it to be successful it is necessary to have:

• a set project for an undergraduate to undertake;
• a suitable place for the student to work;
• appropriate supervisory and management arrangements.

Please note: The host organisation will be invoiced for the cost of the student based on Living Wage.