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Internship Funding & SME Support

Our Careers & Employability Service facilitates business funding year-round. Offering support for businesses looking to recruit talented students and graduates.

Internships can provide valuable support to businesses by assisting with projects, income generation, marketing strategies, research, website development, and more.

Whether you have specific projects or need additional resources, hiring an intern could be the ideal solution for your business.

Hire an intern through UoL Talent

For details of the latest funding scheme, please view the terms and conditions by clicking the button below.View Terms and Conditions

If you are interested in the scheme, please complete the Expression of Interest Form using the link below. A member of the Employer Engagement team will then be in touch.Complete an Expression of Interest Form

Employer Recruitment Toolkit

Your one-stop guide for attracting, recruiting, developing and retaining junior talent and covering all aspects of graduate recruitment below.

Attract Graduate Talent

Recruit Graduate Talent

Develop and Retain Graduate Talent

Other benefits of recruiting students and graduates

Hiring an intern through UoL Talent can benefit your business

Funding towards employment costs.
A tailored package of support to business by removing barriers to recruitment.
Support and advice from University employer engagement team through every step.
An easy process, saving costs & time.
No long term commitments- interns can work on a specific project or fill a vacancy for a fixed period.
Natural Progression – our data shows that UoL internships frequently turn into permanent positions.
A quick injection of skills with short term graduate & student roles.
Opportunity to develop new business areas with extra resource and fresh ideas.
Free advertising through our vacancy platform CareerLinc. Find out more about vacancy advertising here.

Students and graduates can provide various benefits to your business

Have subject-specific knowledge and experience and are ready to put their knowledge into practice.
Will bring a fresh perspective and creative ideas gained through their university experience.
Learn quickly and adapt to change, providing greater support to your business.
Have been exposed to technology throughout their studies which can be utilised in the workplace.
Develop core transferable skills from their course, part-time work and extra-curricular activities, such as written and oral communication, teamwork, problem-solving and organisational skills.