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Work Experience for University of Bolton Graduates

There are 3 programmes in the North West which could help in your search for graduate employment.

1. The Unite with Business programme - University of Bolton - We can provide you with paid opportunities to work in a business on a meaningful project relevant to your studies. These short-term opportunities last for 20 days and provide a real insight into the workplace. This programme allows you the opportunity to complete more than one 20 day project for different businesses giving you valuable experience. This programme is open to any graduate located in the North West regardless of university of study, and any final year student studying a higher level qualification (including post graduate).Contact: Dr Phil Lawton  pjl1@bolton.ac.uk  ( 01204 90 34 30 / 07711 113255)
2. TalentPlus - Manchester Metropolitan University - Running at least every three weeks in 2010, TalentPlus aims to help graduates get a foot in the door of their chosen career. TalentPlus workshops offer generic training in commercial awareness in the job market plus enhanced careers advice through personal skills highlighting, coaching and employer matching with placements or paid internships. If you've:-
   - Graduated from a UK university 
   - Have a National Insurance number or a UK/EU passport, 
   - Live in the North West of England
   TalentPlus can help you in your search for that great job. You just need to attend an Information Day session before you can register. Apply to register at our next Open Day and we'll contact you with the joining details for registration on the TalentPlus course. Any Questions?  pleases email talentplus@mmu.ac.uk
3. Graduate Gateway -   - University of Salford - Graduate Gateway includes two elements: five days of high-quality intensive training focused on developing your employability and encouraging you to reflect on your personal and professional strengths, and a 13-week work placement which is paid at minimum wage or above. You can apply directly for work experience placements or complete the training and then apply for a placement. This is a free programme for unemployed / under-employed graduates. There are no charges made to graduates. The criteria used for selection will be:
   - Recentness of graduation: graduate gateway is primarily aimed at those who graduated in 2009 and 2010.
   - Location: priority will be given to graduates who live in the Greater Manchester and North West region
   - Career interests: we cannot guarantee any participant a placement; however, in the event of a large amount of applications being made, priority will be given to applicants whose interests match potential employer placements. Contact - futures@salford.ac.uk and one of our team will come back to you as soon as possible.

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