APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2024 STEP PROGRAMME ARE NOW OPEN

The Step Programme, which has been running on the Island since 2002, matches local organisations with undergraduates in their second or penultimate year of university for project-based placements during the summer holidays.

KEY DATES:

• Applications Close: 31st May 2024 (applications must be received by midnight) 
• Placements Start: 1st July 2024*
• Placements End: 23rd August 2024*
• Step Final: 30th August 2024

*Please note: Student applicants must be available for the entirety of the eight week project period, and also to attend the Step Final.

Application forms for both hosts and students are available lower down on the page. 

UNDERGRADUATE BENEFITS

• A monthly allowance of the Living Wage (tax and NI deductible), over an 8 week period
• Great addition to the CV
• Personal development
• Possibility of a permanent job offer post-graduation
• The chance to win prizes based on your submitted written report and presentation at the final event

HOST ORGANISATION BENEFITS 

• Enthusiastic undergraduate to support business
• Excellent value for money - with a single invoice issued to the host organisation at the completion of the project
• Improved business performance
• Additional resource to complete a project which may not have otherwise been addressed
• Potential cost savings and additional revenue generation
• Potential future employees

PAST PROJECTS HAVE INCLUDED: 

• Manufacturing concept, design and development
• Setting up IT and/or accountancy systems
• Design and implementation of websites
• Marketing plans
• Research, strategy and policy
• Setting up of systems e.g. ISO 9000, ISO 14001, IIP, H&S etc.
• Design of company literature
• Analysis of production methods
• Environmental audits and follow-up work
• Design of new product concept
• Plus many more

TAKING PART 

All organisations can experience the benefits of a Step project, but in order for it to be successful it is necessary to have:

• a set project for an undergraduate to undertake;
• a suitable place for the student to work;
• appropriate supervisory and management arrangements.

Please note: The host organisation will be invoiced for the cost of the student based on Living Wage.

To find out more about the Step Programme, and how to get involved, click here.