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Redefining internships in the West Midlands for the 21st century

The ever increasing need for work experience has stimulated a rise in internships across a wide range of industries but do internships really give our graduates the essential experience… Read More

Interactive Telecoms enrols its first four graduates

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The unstoppable rise of work experience

According to a recent BBC News magazine article, internships or work placement experience is a must-have on the CV of any young job-seeker.
 
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Business as usual at Graduate Advantage

We have been overwhelmed with interest for the graduate bursary and all 850 pots have now been allocated to help pay graduate interns in local companies. Given the demand,… Read More

Birmingham telecoms company leads the way for university leavers

Birmingham telecommunications firm, Interactive Telecoms is joining in a partnership with internship provider Graduate Advantage in a bid to reduce a skills shortage in the IT and Telecommunications sector… Read More

West Midlands Graduate Internships Evaluation Report

The West Midlands Graduate Internship (WMGI) scheme achieved significant success during its nine months in operation from July 2009 to April 2010.… Read More

Internships create jobs for new graduates

Internships create jobs for new graduates

Results from a recent survey conducted by… Read More

Nicola Turner leads the way in Engaging the Local Community

Nicola Turner, Programme Director for West Midlands internships provider Graduate Advantage has been awarded the Aston Excellence Award for Outstanding Contribution to Community Engagement by Aston University.

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What are the most popular transferable skills employers want?!

The competencies or transferable skills that are particularly popular with graduate recruiters include:

* communication – ability to communicate orally, in writing, or via electronic means, in a manner… Read More

Project B is taking the sting out of recruitment

Graduate Advantage are now actively working with Further Education institutions that provide Higher Education courses to place graduates from Foundation and HND level courses. This new project is called… Read More

Think you've got what it takes to be The Graduate Apprentice?!

We are looking for an exceptional graduate to become the Graduate Apprentice 2010!

This is a unique 12 month opportunity where you will rotate through three 16 week paid placements… Read More

Would your business like a share of £13.6M?

Graduate Advantage has over 200 bursaries to give to West Midlands businesses looking to take on a graduate for a placement of between four weeks and 12 months. With a range… Read More

Former Dragon leads 'School for Start-Ups'

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If Christmas puds are driving you mad then Graduate Advantage are at your service!

Did you know that by taking on a student or graduate on a flexible short-term work placement you could get up to £750* to help your business?!
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West Midlands Graduate Internships Launches 13th July 2009

West Midlands Graduate Internships aim to match unemployed graduates with employers that can offer an internship. The scheme has two main benefits: employers can utilise graduate talent to get projects… Read More