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Reading Internship Scheme - could you benefit from a student intern this summer?

Thursday, 20 February 2014

Reading Internship Scheme

The Reading Internship Scheme offers a simple framework to help University departments and businesses recruit Reading students as interns to work on projects over the summer.

The Scheme provides students with a valuable work experience opportunity, helping to develop their employability, and gives staff access to our talented students' skills and knowledge. 

The Careers, Placement and Experience Centre helps by:

  • Advising on your internship structure and content
  • Advertising and promoting the vacancies to students
  • Offering a short-listing service
  • Providing a simple payment system requiring a single form to be completed.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long are the internships? 2-3 months, between July and September 2014.

Are the interns paid? Yes, students are paid a training bursary of £217 per week from your departmental or project budget.

What does the scheme offer for students? A great opportunity to gain experience in the work place, making the most of their summer vacation. CPEC provides pre-placement training, giving them the opportunity to meet fellow interns on the scheme and help them prepare for their internships. Students can also participate in a showcase at the end of the internship, with the opportunity to present their experience and win an award.

How do we post a vacancy? Please visit http://www.reading.ac.uk/careers/RIS/staffinfo.asp to find out more.

When is the deadline to submit a vacancy? 30 April 2014.

We invite a diverse range of internships and welcome applications from all departments and a huge variety of external organisations, covering a broad selection of sectors and industries. 

Clare McCullagh, Academic Staff Development Manager in the Centre for Quality Support and Development, took on a student intern in 2013. She said: "Having approached the internship with some uncertainty, we enjoyed the experience of working with a student and feel we have benefitted greatly."

You can read more about Clare's experience on the Digitally Ready blog.

For further information on the scheme visit: http://www.reading.ac.uk/careers/RIS/staffinfo.asp or contact Jonathan Bainbridge, Job Shop and Internship Co-ordinator on 0118 378 6774 / j.m.bainbridge@reading.ac.uk.