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AGR Student Recruitment Awards shortlist announced

The finalists in the Association of Graduate Recruiters (AGR) Student Recruitment Awards 2017 have been unveiled.

More than 20 employers, universities and industry suppliers have been recognised across six categories for their commitment to raising standards in student recruitment, work experience and diversity.

Laing O’Rourke, EY, Lloyds Banking Group and Severn Trent all lead the way with several nominations each.

The AGR Student Recruitment Award winners will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony as part of the AGR’s annual Student Recruitment Conference running 6-8 June 2017. Taking place in Brighton, finalists will enjoy a gala dinner and entertainment from celebrated comedian Hal Cruttenden.

Stephen Isherwood, Chief Executive at the AGR, said: “Year after year the standard of entries gets better. This year is no exception, so the finalists should already be delighted with their achievement to get this far.”

AGR Student Recruitment Awards 2017 shortlist

School Leaver Strategy Award

• EY
• Laing O’Rourke
• Thales
• Transport for London

Graduate Attraction Strategy Award

• Clifford Chance
• Defence Science Technology Laboratory
• EY
• Lloyds Banking Group

Work Experience Programme Award

• Allen & Overy LLP
• Laing O’Rourke
• Nestle UK

Diversity and Inclusion Strategy Award

• EY
• Lloyds Banking Group
• Severn Trent
• The Financial Conduct Authority

Outstanding Supplier Contribution Award

• Amberjack for its work with Heathrow
• MyKindaFuture for its work with Rolls-Royce
• AIA for its work with M&S

Graduate Assessment and Selection Strategy Award

• Barclays
• Fujitsu
• Severn Trent
• Unilever

The AGR Student Recruitment Conference will combine workshops, discussion groups and plenary sessions with networking opportunities. It promises insight, practical solutions and advice to support all those interested in the quality recruitment of early talent globally. For tickets visit agr.org.uk

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Institute of Student Employers .