Ashfield District Council: Ashfield Aim Higher Scheme

Ashfield Aim Higher Scheme

The low cost, high calibre, project placement scheme for Ashfield businesses

The Ashfield Aim Higher Scheme links talented university students with local employers to undertake a structured business project during the summer vacation.

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Ashfield Aim Higher Projects in Practice

Project placements are flexible and diverse and may be centred around e-commerce, marketing, public relations, design, performance management, energy efficiency and many more.

Costs

The scheme is supported by Ashfield District Council and the European Regional Development Fund. Therefore, costs to the employer are kept to a minimum.

Project placements last for 8 weeks during the summer. The student is paid a weekly training allowance of £200
The scheme contributes 80% (£160) of this cost to SMEs (small to medium sized enterprises with less than 250 employees)
We will also deal with all administrative requirements associated with the scheme

Business Commitment

Businesses benefiting from the Ashfield Aim Higher Scheme will agree to provide a structured project placement for the student, helping them to benefit from developing their skills in the business environment.

Business Benefits

The opportunity to employ an undergraduate with a fresh perspective and the skills to deliver a specific business project with minimal supervision
Future potential to recruit a graduate that you have helped to train and develop over a period of time
Additional, knowledgeable resource in return for a limited investment

Getting Involved

If your company would like to consider getting involved in the Ashfield Aim Higher Scheme, please complete the expression of interest form (MS-Word) and either email it to e.oconnor@ashfield-dc.gov.uk or post the form to Ella O'Connor, Ashfield District Council, Urban Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8DA.

Alternatively you may simply contact us for an initial discussion. Our team will discuss your project requirements with you and endeavour to identify and recruit a student who will meet your business needs.

Contact

The Regeneration Team
Ashfield District Council
Urban Road
Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Nottingham NG17 8DA
Telephone: 01623 457303