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The Strategic Value of Industrial PlacementsTo The University, Students and Employers
Julie ReesSchool of Systems Engineering (SSE) - Computer Science and Informatics - Cybernetics - Electronic Engineering
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SSE Industrial Placement/Internship Scheme
Agenda• Facets of employer engagement • Benefits to• Students• University• Employers
• Continuous cycle of improvement • Employer perspective• How the Scheme Works• Evolution of employer engagement• The Reading Advantage
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Facets of Employer
Engagement
Sponsorship
Industry in the lecture room
Industry advice in the curriculum
Work based learning
Work related learning
Accreditation
CMS
Mentoring Alumni
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Students• Commercial
application of learning
• Industry and career awareness
• Exposure to emerging technologies
• Development of soft skills
• Helps compete for graduate employment
University• Improves
academic results• Access to
industry expertise and emerging trends
• Insures relevant coursework
• Develops funnel for graduate employment
• Key selection criteria for prospective students
• Funding
Employers• Soft skill
generation and employability
• Brand awareness• Student
awareness• Insures relevant
degrees• Pipeline
development for graduate recruitment
• Social responsibility
Benefits
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Improves academic results and soft
skills
Increases employability
Improves chance of securing
employment
Increases calibre and number of
applicants
Enhances engagement with
industry
Cycle of continuous improvement
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Companies are tracking where placement graduates are coming from to determine which universities to engage with
An employers perspective
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How the placement scheme works• Minimum of 9 months (usually 12-13
months)• Two placement visits• Evaluations• Company conducts two evaluations• Student evaluates company
• Output (all approved by employer regarding confidentiality)• Report• Presentation• Poster• Portfolio
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The Reading Advantage
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old
recentnow and future
Industry Careers Advisory Service
University School
Employability
Evolution of Employer Engagement
IndustryUniversity
School
Industry University School
CMS