Portsmouth Business School

Here at Portsmouth Business School we are proud to support the e-skills internship. This is an industry-backed student placement programme designed to boost the employability of graduates.

Recent research on the extent to which graduates are prepared for work in a business environment reveals that while employers are very satisfied with the technical competence of new graduates, there is a need for graduates to demonstrate stronger business, communication and interpersonal skills.

Evidence from employers and universities indicates that one of the best ways of developing these 'business-ready' skills is through professional placements, or internships.

The e-skills internship is an industry-backed student placement programme designed to boost the employability of graduates.

The programme builds on best practice in student placements. Students participate in a year of employment within an organisation during which they develop a rich blend of business, interpersonal and technical skills.

Students undertaking e-skills internships will develop a set of skills and capabilities that are widely valued by employers and which will help them perform better in their university studies.

Input from the pilot has helped us to shape the scheme and make sure it best meets the needs of employers, universities and students.

To find out more about e-skills UK and the e-skills internship please click here.