1. Creating Value through Graduate Internships Wilton Wednesday 2 nd October 2013 Jennifer Wayman Business Development Manager 01642 384407

2. Overview European Regional Development Funding Recruitment and Placement Programmes – Graduates for Business – Knowledge Exchange Internships – Jan – March Internships – Student Placements Examples of Value Created

3. Eligibility Criteria Any SME with less than 250 employees A turnover of less than £50m Less than 25% ownership by a non-SME Postcode located within the North East Activity primarily Business to Business Excludes Retail, Personal Financial Services, Public Sector etc.

4. Graduates for Business Fully Funded Recruitment Service Inc. Vacancy Advertising, Application Collating, Interview Organising Min £16k Salary Temporary or Permanent 6 Month Contract – Permanent Employment £3,999 Salary Subsidy

5. Knowledge Exchange Internship Fully Funded Recruitment Service Min £16k Salary 3 – 6 Month Placement/Project 50% - Match Funded - Consultancy ½ day per week or fortnight - Equipment Up to £1,000 - Personal Development Up to £1,000

6. Jan - March Internships Teesside University Graduates 12 Week - Fully Funded Internship Paid £6.80 / Hr (by Teesside University) Role Specification Form Application Can top up subsidy if you decide to appoint Application Deadline: Friday 4 th October

7. Student Project Year out industrial placements Term time / Summer projects Various timetables for schools – Science & Engineering – Computing – Business – Arts & Media May be eligible for salary subsidy

8. Company Benefits VALUE Increased Efficiency Increased Sales Increased Turnover Increased Profitability Increased Market Share Increased Profile Return on Investment Reduced Costs Reduced Carbon Footprint Improved “Green” Credentials Increased Competitiveness Full Time Focus Access to High Tech Facilities Highly Qualified Academics & Graduates No Increase in Head Count No Obligation to Employ Profile Raising

9. Who we work with...

10. Want to discuss further? Catch me today Book a Wednesday slot (Next one: 9 th October) Leave me a card Contact: BusinessTeam@tees.ac.uk / 01642 384068 BusinessTeam@tees.ac.uk