Want to try something different for your placement year?
Mon, 01 Feb 2016 01:55:00 GMT
Applications are now open for Enterprise Placement Year 2016/17.
Work placements are an essential part of many courses, but the conventional route is not your only option. Instead of an internship or placement with an employer, why not think about setting up your own business or working for yourself?
Enterprise Placement Year is an alternative placement where you can spend the year exploring, researching and planning to start a business or try self-employment. You don’t need an earth-shattering new idea – this isn’t Dragons’ Den – just enthusiasm and ambition! If you are self-motivated and fancy giving it a go come along and see us at one of the drop-in sessions below for more information and an informal chat:
Tues 2 February, 11.00am-12.00pm - The Duke of York Young Entrepreneur Centre(3M BIC)
Thursday 4 February, 11.00am-12.00pm - Student Central (next to the SU shop)
Tuesday 9 February, 11.00am-12.00pm - Placement Unit, BS1/28, The Business School
Wednesday 10 February, 11.00am-12.00pm - Central Services Atrium (outside the Library entrance)
Thursday 11 February, 2.00-3.00pm - Placement Unit, CW1/02a, Canalside West
Read about EG Visual’s experience of their Enterprise Placement Year
Throughout Enterprise Placement Year (EPY) you will be based in The Duke of York Young Entrepreneur Centre and will have The Enterprise Team on hand to help. The Team will work with you to help you develop your ideas and make a success of your year.
During EPY you may be eligible to apply for a Proof of Concept grant of up to £500 to help prove that your business idea is a winner, as well as benefiting from the hot desk office facilities in The Duke of York Young Entrepreneur Centre. You will be required to attend our weekly enterprise skills and networking sessions.
The University’s Enterprise Team helps students and graduates (of up to 5 years) to prepare for self-employment, freelancing and business start-up. Get in touch to find out how we can help you develop your ideas. www.hud.ac.uk/enterprise
