Project Green, which is being organised by Keele University, will fund a graduate on a short-term placement to complete an environmental project that will benefit your business in the future. 

Nadine Poole, from the University has commented that “Keele has been delighted with the response from SBEN members, who have been responsible for 23 out of 75 placements, which is fantastic!”

Following the success of previous intakes, Keele are now preparing for the 3rd intake in March (graduates to start with companies on the 22nd March).  There are a minimum of 40 places this time.

 Types of projects could include:

• Waste reduction
• Energy efficiency improvements
• Specific work towards environmental standards
• Carbon reduction techniques

What are the benefits?

A graduate could help you:

• Work towards accreditations such as BS8555 or ISO 14001
• Meet your environmental obligations for tender opportunities
• Help you win contracts
• Tap into other sources of advice and support to help your business

What are we offering?

The University via Project Green will:

• Place an unemployed graduate with your business for a minimum of 4 weeks to complete an environmental project
• Provide support from an environmental expert to define your project
• Provide training for the graduate at no cost to you
• Provide a bursary to the graduate at no cost to you

When can the graduate start?

The programme will run 3 times in 2010, graduates would start placements:

• Group 1: 22nd March 2010
• Group 2: 28th June 2010
• Group 3: September (to be confirmed)

 If you would like to register your interest, please contact Nadine or Lucy: ecif@uso.keele.ac.uk or 01782 733403.