The Strategic Value of Industrial PlacementsTo The University, Students and Employers

Julie ReesSchool of Systems Engineering (SSE) - Computer Science and Informatics - Cybernetics - Electronic Engineering

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

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

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

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

Companies are tracking where placement graduates are coming from to determine which universities to engage with

An employers perspective

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

The Reading Advantage

old

recentnow and future

Industry Careers Advisory Service

University School

Employability

Evolution of Employer Engagement

IndustryUniversity

School

Industry University School

CMS