Teesside University internship scheme helps graduates launch careers

Three lucky graduates have launched their careers after impressing on Teesside University’s internship scheme.

Ben Robinson, Emma Limon, and Nick Twiname have secured employment after taking part in the three month internship scheme.

The trio are among 80 of Teesside University’s 2012 graduates who were given a helping hand into the working world through the scheme.

The scheme, which ran from January to March, is designed to offer graduates valuable paid work experience and help them kick start their careers.

Ben, Emma and Nick credit the scheme for giving them the knowledge, experience and confidence to excel in the job market.

Ben, 23, who graduated with a BA (Hons) International Business Management, was placed at Entrust in Newcastle, he has now secured a six month contract at the company.

He said: “I applied for the internship scheme because it seemed like a great opportunity to enhance my knowledge.

“I learned a lot of theory during my degree and this was an opportunity to put that theory into practice.

“The three months were so in depth and it has brought me on leaps and bounds. It has been a breath of fresh air to have an opportunity like this available.”

Nick Twiname, 30, graduated with a BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise (Applied Exercise Science). He completed a successful internship at Time Out of the Box and has since gained a position on the Marks & Spencer Graduate Management Programme.

He said: “It is an amazing opportunity that can launch my career.

“The internship scheme and the Careers Service in general at Teesside University have been so beneficial and I feel a lot more confident now going into Marks & Spencer’s Graduate Management Programme as a result of the support I received from the University.”

Emma Limon, 22, graduated with a BSc (Hons) Psychology and completed her internship at Sanctuary Supported Living, where she has now been taken on as a Carers Outreach Worker.

She said: “The internship has been a really positive experience and I have learned a lot about the sector. I am happy to have secured a job with the company which is relevant to my degree.”

As well as work experience, the internship scheme included fortnightly workshops at the University which covered interview techniques, CVs and applications and digital identity.

Professor Eileen Martin, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Student Experience), said.“Here at Teesside University we want to equip our graduates with all the skills they need to find employment or start their own businesses.

“We understand that employers are often looking for experience and entrepreneurship alongside qualifications and these schemes provide an ideal opportunity for graduates to gain vital experience and enhance their CVs.”

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