Welcome to The Year in Industry

Earn whilst you learn

Why is a year out a good idea?

Why is a year out a good idea?

• 35% of employers will reject CV’s without work experience

• Employers need to see additional skills developed outside of the classroom.

• 63% of employers require demonstrated competencies on a CV

• Over a quarter of students are achieving ‘A grades’ at A-level /A-level equivalents

• More students are taking maths, chemistry and physics

Its competitive out there...

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The BIGGER picture...

Some of the affected industries...

• Automotive Industry• Aerospace• Oil and Gas

The UK needs 87,000 new people per year over the next ten years, to enter the

Engineering, Science and Technology Industry

Source: Engineering UK 2013

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Why is The Year in Industry

the best solution for you?

Why is The Year in Industry

the best solution for you?

What career interests you?

Would you consider a STEM career in; Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Business or Accountancy?

The Year in Industry could put you on the path to a STEM career

The Year in Industry is NOT just about STEM!

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A 9-12 month paid industry placement for pre-university and undergraduate students (17-21 years*)

An opportunity to be placed with one of 100s of top UK employers in the Engineering, Manufacturing, Energy and R&D sectors

An opportunity to earn an average salary of £12,000 - £14,000 per year

What is The Year in Industry (YINI)?

*age range is location dependent

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Gain work experience that employers are looking for

Gain skills that demonstrate competencies on your CV

Develop your professional network with key contacts

Chance to secure sponsorship, vacation work and even graduate opportunities!

Inform your study & career choices

Get a head start at university & impress your admissions tutors

How does this benefit YOU?

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What is involved?What is involved?

What regions are involved?

All of the UK &

Scotland!

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1. You set up an account and apply online. (Free)

2. If eligible, you will be invited by the YINI Team for an Assessment Day, where you can tell us what placement you are looking for.

3. They send you placements that match your criteria.

4. Check Yini vacancies on the website and register your interest yourself.

5. When a placement comes up a member of the team will contact you and an interview with the company may be arranged.

6. If successful you will be offered a YINI placement!

6 steps to your YINI placement...

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Just some YINI employers...

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• You will work as part of a team of professionals• You will be expected to bring new ideas & apply initiative• You will have dedicated and experienced mentor support through-out• You will earn as you learn!

What will you be doing?

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What are the advantages?What are the advantages?

•Personalised CV Advice

•Interview Workshops

•Yini mentor support throughout placement

•Potential to apply for sponsorship through university

•Optional Accredited Training Courses - Business & Management and Maths Courses

•‘Contribution to the Business Awards’ Regional + National Competition - £1,000 cash prize for overall winner!

Endless advantages of YINI...

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The YINI Combo combines a UK work-placement & travel abroad with four leading gap year

organisations

Want to travel? You still can...

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“UCAS believes that students who take a well-planned structured year out are more likely to …

complete, their chosen course.The benefits of a well-structured year out are now widely recognised by universities and colleges ...”

UCAS spokesperson

UCAS benefits

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Don’t just take our word for it...

Don’t just take our word for it...

YINI – the success story!

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“This experience has been fantastic. I’ve learnt more

than I ever thought possible.”

Andrew Rosa completed his placement at Rolls-Royce

“This experience has been fantastic. I’ve learnt more

than I ever thought possible.”

Andrew Rosa completed his placement at Rolls-Royce

“Opting to take a gap year and taking part in

the YINI scheme has been one of the best decisions that I have ever made.”

Monique Chawla completed her placement at Jacobs,

Civil Eng Consultancy

“Opting to take a gap year and taking part in

the YINI scheme has been one of the best decisions that I have ever made.”

Monique Chawla completed her placement at Jacobs,

Civil Eng Consultancy

“I highly recommend that students take a working gap year – they tend to get better jobs and are

ultimately better off financially, especially in the current competitive job market”

John Proust, Project Manager, Oxand

“I highly recommend that students take a working gap year – they tend to get better jobs and are

ultimately better off financially, especially in the current competitive job market”

John Proust, Project Manager, Oxand

99% said YINI had a

positive impact on

their career

99% said YINI had a

positive impact on

their career

97% of students taking

YINI feel that they are more

employable

97% of students taking

YINI feel that they are more

employable

What are you waiting for?

Apply now at http://www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry

For further information:

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