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1 Welcome to The Year in Industry Earn whilst you learn

2 Why is a year out a good idea?

3 35% of employers will reject CV’s without work experience Employers need to see additional skills developed outside of the classroom. 63% of employers require demonstrated competencies on a CV Over a quarter of students are achieving ‘A grades’ at A-level /A-level equivalents More students are taking maths, chemistry and physics Its competitive out there... http://www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry

4 The BIGGER picture... Some of the affected industries... Automotive Industry Aerospace Oil and Gas The UK needs 87,000 new people per year over the next ten years, to enter the Engineering, Science and Technology Industry Source: Engineering UK 2013 http://www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry

5 Why is The Year in Industry the best solution for you? Why is The Year in Industry the best solution for you?

6 What career interests you? Would you consider a STEM career in; Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Business or Accountancy? The Year in Industry could put you on the path to a STEM career The Year in Industry is NOT just about STEM! http://www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry

7 A 9-12 month paid industry placement for pre-university and undergraduate students (17-21 years*) An opportunity to be placed with one of 100s of top UK employers in the Engineering, Manufacturing, Energy and R&D sectors An opportunity to earn an average salary of £12,000 - £14,000 per year What is The Year in Industry (YINI)? *age range is location dependent http://www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry

8 Gain work experience that employers are looking for Gain skills that demonstrate competencies on your CV Develop your professional network with key contacts Chance to secure sponsorship, vacation work and even graduate opportunities! Inform your study & career choices Get a head start at university & impress your admissions tutors How does this benefit YOU? http://www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry

9 What is involved?

10 What regions are involved? All of the UK & Scotland! http://www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry

11 1.You set up an account and apply online. (Free) 2.If eligible, you will be invited by the YINI Team for an Assessment Day, where you can tell us what placement you are looking for. 3.They send you placements that match your criteria. 4.Check Yini vacancies on the website and register your interest yourself. 5.When a placement comes up a member of the team will contact you and an interview with the company may be arranged. 6.If successful you will be offered a YINI placement! 6 steps to your YINI placement... http://www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry

12 Just some YINI employers... http://www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry

13 You will work as part of a team of professionals You will be expected to bring new ideas & apply initiative You will have dedicated and experienced mentor support through-out You will earn as you learn! What will you be doing? http://www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry

14 What are the advantages?

15 Personalised CV Advice Interview Workshops Yini mentor support throughout placement Potential to apply for sponsorship through university Optional Accredited Training Courses - Business & Management and Maths Courses ‘Contribution to the Business Awards’ Regional + National Competition - £1,000 cash prize for overall winner! Endless advantages of YINI... http://www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry

16 The YINI Combo combines a UK work-placement & travel abroad with four leading gap year organisations Want to travel? You still can... http://www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry

17 “UCAS believes that students who take a well- planned structured year out are more likely to … complete, their chosen course. The benefits of a well-structured year out are now widely recognised by universities and colleges...” UCAS spokesperson UCAS benefits http://www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry

18 Don’t just take our word for it...

19 YINI – the success story! http://www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry “This experience has been fantastic. I’ve learnt more than I ever thought possible.” Andrew Rosa completed his placement at Rolls-Royce “This experience has been fantastic. I’ve learnt more than I ever thought possible.” Andrew Rosa completed his placement at Rolls-Royce “Opting to take a gap year and taking part in the YINI scheme has been one of the best decisions that I have ever made.” Monique Chawla completed her placement at Jacobs, Civil Eng Consultancy “Opting to take a gap year and taking part in the YINI scheme has been one of the best decisions that I have ever made.” Monique Chawla completed her placement at Jacobs, Civil Eng Consultancy “I highly recommend that students take a working gap year – they tend to get better jobs and are ultimately better off financially, especially in the current competitive job market” John Proust, Project Manager, Oxand “I highly recommend that students take a working gap year – they tend to get better jobs and are ultimately better off financially, especially in the current competitive job market” John Proust, Project Manager, Oxand 99% said YINI had a positive impact on their career 97% of students taking YINI feel that they are more employable

20 What are you waiting for? Apply now at http://www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry For further information: E-mail north@etrust.org.uk Website www.etrust.org.uk The Year in Industry EDT - The Year in Industry (YINI) Follow us: @EDTNorth


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