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What is a Graduate Internship?

A graduate internship or placement is a short or fixed term period of supervised work experience that is usually related to the graduate's study and/or chosen profession or trade. The work can be full time or part time and take place on or off university campus.  Once the internship has finished, many companies decide to extend the contract or create a permanent role, however there is no obligation to do so.

About Keele’s Graduate Internship opportunities

Keele currently has funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to coordinate and place graduates residing in the West Midlands into West Midlands based companies, to complete an internship.

Keele Graduate Internships can be any length from several days up to 12 months and the employer will pay a minimum of £250 a week based on a 37 hour working week.

Support provided by Keele University

  • Free advertising for employers with internship opportunities
  • Shortlisting and selection of suitable graduates for each opportunity
  • A dedicated contact from the Internships team for general advice and guidance for employers and graduates

Keele University's Graduate Internship Scheme is part-funded by

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