1. Public Sector Compact Student Placement Programme Summer 2008 Sara Hobson Employer Engagement Manager University of Lincoln

2. Why was it developed? To help increase the number of graduates recruited into the Public Sector To help public sector organisations access higher level skills To help students gain valuable work experience and an insight into working in the public sector

3. Benefits to the Organisation No employment issues Cost effective Focussed support for a project Relationship development A fresh view A simple process

4. South Holland District Council Student Project(s) Development of a Public Engagement Strategy (Main) Operational improvements to Overview and Scrutiny Improvement of corporate image of Overview and Scrutiny

5. Outcome 6,500 word report Detailed research into –Legal requirements –Other council’s provision Recommendations for Structure Strategy goals Action plan content

6. Legacy Referral document for whole Council Contains innovative ideas and recommendations

7. Feedback SHDC “He was brimming with enthusiasm, had a professional attitude and worked closely with members, employees and the Senior Management Team A very good experience with excellent outcomes”

8. Feedback - Student “It was a fantastic experience, I was given the project and the freedom to get on with it with full support from the team I hadn’t considered a career within the public sector before this placement but I certainly will now!”

9. Thank you Any questions?