Welcome to
Earn whilst you learn

Its competitive out there...
• 35% of employers will reject CV’s without work experience
• Employers need to see additional skills developed outside of the classroom.
• 63% of employers require demonstrated competencies on a CV
• Over a quarter of students are achieving ‘A grades’ at A-level /A-level equivalents
• More students are taking maths, chemistry and physics http://www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry

The BIGGER picture...
The UK needs
87,000 new people per year over the next ten years, to enter the
Engineering, Science and Technology
Industry
Source: Engineering UK 2013
Some of the affected industries...
• Automotive Industry
• Aerospace
• Oil and Gas http://www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry

What career interests you?
Would you consider a STEM career in;
Engineering, Science, Mathematics, Computer
Science, Environmental Science, Business or
Accountancy?
The Year in Industry could put you on the path to a STEM career
The Year in Industry is NOT just about STEM!
http://www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry

What is The Year in Industry (YINI)?
 A 9-12 month paid industry placement for pre-university and undergraduate students (17-21 years*)
 An opportunity to be placed with one of 100s of top UK employers in the
Engineering, Manufacturing, Energy and R&D sectors
 An opportunity to earn an average salary of £12,000 - £14,000 per year http://www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry
*age range is location dependent

How does this benefit YOU?
 Gain work experience that employers are looking for
 Gain skills that demonstrate competencies on your CV
 Develop your professional network with key contacts
 Chance to secure sponsorship, vacation work and even graduate opportunities!
 Inform your study & career choices
 Get a head start at university & impress your admissions tutors http://www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry

What regions are involved?
http://www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry

6 steps to your YINI placement...
1.
You set up an account and apply online. (Free)
2.
If eligible, you will be invited by the YINI Team for an Assessment Day, where you can tell us what placement you are looking for.
3.
They send you placements that match your criteria.
4.
Check Yini vacancies on the website and register your interest yourself.
5.
When a placement comes up a member of the team will contact you and an interview with the company may be arranged.
6.
If successful you will be offered a YINI placement!
http://www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry

Just some YINI employers...
http://www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry

What will you be doing?
• You will work as part of a team of professionals
• You will be expected to bring new ideas
& apply initiative
• You will have dedicated and experienced mentor support through-out
• You will earn as you learn!
http://www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry

Endless advantages of YINI...
• Personalised CV Advice
• Interview Workshops
• Yini mentor support throughout placement
• Potential to apply for sponsorship through university
• Optional Accredited Training Courses -
Business & Management and Maths Courses
• ‘Contribution to the Business Awards’
Regional + National Competition -
£1,000 cash prize for overall winner!
http://www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry

Want to travel? You still can...
The YINI Combo combines a UK work-placement
& travel abroad with four leading gap year organisations http://www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry

UCAS benefits
“UCAS believes that students who take a wellplanned structured year out are more likely to … complete, their chosen course.
The benefits of a well-structured year out are now widely recognised by universities and colleges ...”
UCAS spokesperson http://www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry

YINI – the success story!
“I highly recommend that students take a working gap year – they tend to get better jobs and are ultimately better off financially, especially in the current competitive job market”
John Proust, Project Manager, Oxand
“This experience has been fantastic. I’ve learnt more than I ever thought possible.”
Andrew Rosa completed his placement at Rolls-Royce
“Opting to take a gap year and taking part in the YINI scheme has been one of the best decisions that I have ever made.”
Monique Chawla completed her placement at Jacobs,
Civil Eng Consultancy
97% of students taking
YINI feel that they are more employable
99% said YINI had a positive impact on their career http://www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry

http://www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry
For further information:
E-mail north@etrust.org.uk
Website www.etrust.org.uk
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