Introduction to Student Placements – Portsmouth Technopole

Are you looking for a way to expand your business, get a project underway or free up staff to take on other responsibilities? If so, taking on a University of Portsmouth student for a summer or yearlong placement may be able to provide you with the flexibility you need in your workforce.

We understand that taking on a student placement could seem intimidating especially if they are your first new team member you take on.

This 90-minute breakfast briefing is aimed at supporting businesses interested in taking on a student placement by guiding them through the placement process as well as employment considerations of taking on additional member of staff. It’s a great opportunity to speak to the experts and take advantage of the benefits of having a student placement. Representatives from the University of Portsmouth, Coffin Mew and Portsmouth Technopole will be giving short presentations on the following topics along with Steve Rad from the incredibly successful RadWeb:

• Introduction to placements, including testimonials from businesses and students
• Employment considerations
• Space considerations

There will also be time after to network and discuss any queries after with the speakers over a coffee and a light breakfast.