Workplace Experiences is a series of opportunities designed to help the students and graduates of University of Chester to develop their vocational skills and knowledge, in a real working environment, while building industry connections and earning money.
The University has three key Workplace Experience schemes available to businesses:
Inspiring Futures Scholarship Placements
- SMEs, charities and non-profit organisations are eligible
- Open to eligible students from under-represented groups only
- Duration: 216 hours, part time (a maximum of 15 hours of work per week is recommended during term time)
- Students will be awarded a £2,000 scholarship payment
Santander Scholarship Placements
- SMEs, charities and non-profit organisations are eligible
- Available for current, eligible students
- Duration: 191 hours, part time (a maximum of 15 hours of work per week is recommended during term time)
- Students will be awarded a £2,000 scholarship payment
Graduate Internships
- SMEs, charities and non-profit organisations are eligible
- Duration: 288 hours, 36 hours per week which equates to 8 weeks, full time
- £11.97 per hour - total pay to the graduate is £3,447.36
Two funding schemes are available, dependent upon the type of organisation:
Scheme A
- Available for charities, non-profit organisations, very early business start-ups and internal University departments
- Fully funded by the University
Scheme B
- Available for all UK SMEs
- 60% funding, paid by the University and a 40% match to be paid by the SME host organisation