These paid opportunities are for a minimum of four weeks starting in June. 

Five reasons why internships are valuable:

1. Apply your skills in a real-world environment
2. Gain the vital 'soft skills' that employers are looking for, for example business communications skills and teamwork
3. Increase your commercial awareness, which is understanding the business and sector you are working in
4. Build connections with businesses and people in the location and sector that interests you
5. Boost your CV and have work-related examples at an interview. 

What roles are on offer?

The roles offered through the internship scheme will include:

• Advertising and marketing: social media and marketing intern
• Business and administration: business events and conferencing executive
• Engineering: electrical product engineer, laboratory technician
• Technology: Python developer, shiny app developer
• IT and software development: web development intern
• Media and journalism: public outreach assistant, public relations intern

Why work for a small to medium-sized company or charity?

• You are likely to have more responsibility
• You will have more visibility as you are working in a smaller company or charity and may find yourself sat next to the management team
• You may get involved in all areas of the business or charity, which will give you a great overview of different business functions
• You can make a difference by giving back to your local community.

When will the vacancies be live?

You can find out more about the scheme and express your interest now.

The list of vacancies will be live from Wednesday 1 April and applications close on Thursday 30 April. 

If you need support with application process and interviews, find expert advice on the Careers website and book an appointment with an adviser.

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