Placement Employers

EDT is a leading provider of UK-based work placements in the STEM sector. Employers' appetite to recruit more young diverse talent, against a backdrop of widening skills shortages in STEM, is increasing. However, attracting the best young people into their company has been a challenge for many employers.

EDT Placements programme can help you meet this challenge and much more. We work with thousands of students and schools around the UK to develop young people’s STEM interest and skills throughout their secondary education. Many of these students are looking to continue developing their skills and gain experience in the STEM workplace with a year in industry after finishing school or college.

We specialise in providing talented young people with high-quality placements in all areas of engineering, science, computing and business. Our partner companies benefit from access to enthusiastic, hardworking young people who are serious about their careers and keen to get ahead. As one of the leading placement providers in the UK, hundreds of companies, from small to medium enterprises to multinationals have already taken advantage of our unique scheme – find out more by contacting our team here.

Step 1

Get in touch

We would love to hear from you

Step 2

We'll get in touch with you

A member of the team will reach out and arrange an introductory call to give you an overview of our scheme and the benefits

Step 3

We'll send you a link for a role profile

The form will require details of the role including, hours, salary, job title etc.

Step 4

We advertise

Once we are happy with the information you provide in the role profile we will then publish to our website and other channels.

Step 5

We select suitable candidates

We match students to the position based on their location, skills, passions and career aspirations as well as your requirements and then send you their CV.

Step 6

You select students for interview

You conduct a CV sift and inform us of those you wish to interview.

Step 7

We work with you to arrange the interview details

We liaise with you and the student to find a suitable time for interview.

Step 8

You make an offer

We will inform the students that they have been offered the position and encourage a prompt response/decision.

Step 8

We support the student throughout their placement whilst employed by your company

We will assign a mentor and provide information and deliver on support mechanisms such as Masterclasses.

Benefits

Company Benefits

Engage with industry professionals
Provide CPD opportunities to staff
Raise your community profile
Inspire the next STEM generation
Provide real workplace insight
Engage with the future talent pipeline
Join the Industrial Cadets network

Case Studies

Partner – BAE Systems

Benjamin Brooking, Placement Student Alumni and Head of Business Systems at AnTech

“Back in 2003, I completed a Year in Industry placement as a gap year before going on to university. At the time I found it both enjoyable as well as a real boost to my confidence, my studies and my CV. More than 20 years on I am still with the same company, now part of the management team and still a big supporter of the Year in Industry scheme!”

Student

"The placement has been such a valuable way to develop technical knowledge and practical experience by collaborating with industry professionals on real-world applications – I would highly recommend this scheme to anyone!"