York Students share their skills with local business
Posted on 31 March 2011
In partnership with Science City York and Higher York, the Student Internship Bureau, based in the University’s Careers Service, places students on three-month projects in a wide range of business settings.
The Student Internship Scheme is well organised and we will use it again in the future
Kamran Hussain, East Coast Rail
The University’s Pro-Vice-Chancellor for External Relations, Professor Colin Mellors, will launch the Summer 2011 programme at a breakfast showcasing event at the National Railway Museum on Tuesday 5 April, 7.30 – 8.30am.
Last year, the programme saw more than 30 students in placements ranging from launching student-friendly marketing for Northern Rail to developing a client management system for Mosaic Events.
Professor Mellors, who chairs Higher York’s Executive Group, said: “York student interns have demonstrated that they can produce results which benefit businesses. The internships provide unique, hands-on learning experiences for the students.”
Kamran Hussain, Revenue Protection Manager, East Coast Rail said: "The Student Internship Scheme is well organised and we will use it again in the future. Our Intern represented a highly able, cost effective and dedicated resource for the business."
To book a place at the event at the National Railway Museum, please contact interns@events.york.ac.uk or call 01904 322685.
Notes to editors:
- More information on the Student Internships Bureau in University of York’s Careers Service at www.york.ac.uk/services/careers/sib/index.cfm?pagename=students
- Science City York (SCY) is successfully driving the creation and growth of business and employment opportunities in three fast-growing technology sectors – bioscience, the creative industries, and IT & digital.
- York was recognised as one of Britain’s Science Cities in then-Chancellor Gordon Brown’s budget statement on 16 March 2005 along with Manchester, Newcastle, Bristol, Nottingham and Birmingham.
- SCY was established in 1998 as a partnership between City of York Council and the University of York, and is additionally supported by York St John University. Contact SCY at T 01904 870040, F 01904 426045, or science.city@scy.co.uk.
- Higher York is a partnership between Askham Bryan College, the University of York, York College, York St John University and the City of York Council. It has one associate member which is Craven College. More information can be found at www.higheryork.org.
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