We are always going to take someone on who has experience and a degree compared to someone who has just a degree.”ĭavid Crooks, general manager at Marshall SEAT, said: “I think the admin side from DMU has been really comprehensive and DMU really looks after the students. “Out in the world it is everyone for themselves and experience is essential. It gives them an insight into the real world of work, taking into account the raw materials they have to order and work with, costs, handling of chemicals and using equipment.

It is so important to put theory into practise. It is not only helpful for us in the lab, but also for the graduates. Janice Heslop, technical manager for Orean Personal Care Ltd, in Cleckheaton, Yorkshire, said: “I have not come across a scheme like Graduate Champions before but I think it is a great idea. What employers say about DMU Graduate Champions Once submitted and then approved, we endeavour to match a graduate with the relevant skills for your internship proposal.Į: has completed a successful round of internships with many organisations including our partners at Leicester City Football Club and Leicestershire County Cricket Club. In order to set up an internship with us through this scheme there is a simple proposal form to complete. Read about Compass Group's experience with the scheme. Some organisations have been so impressed with our graduates that they have taken them on permanently after the internship has ended.

The emphasis is on the quality of experience and the added value to both the graduate and the host organisation. Organisations can create a wide range of internships across a variety of disciplines. The graduates themselves benefit from gaining real world, high quality experience that enhances their CV and boosts their confidence and employability. The graduates are paid by DMU meaning the only resources required from the organisation are the appropriate facilities, equipment and support from staff to induct and supervise the graduate. Graduate Champions is DMU’s latest scheme that looks to provide mutually beneficial opportunities for both organisations and our graduates.įor the organisation this internship scheme offers the opportunity for additional short term support in order to focus on key graduate-level project work. DMU is proud of its partnerships with so many key organisations and is continuously seeking to develop and enhance its links with industry.

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