Every year the Shell Step programme places nationally approximately 600 students with small and medium-sized businesses for an 8 week summer placement to undertake projects that make a real difference. The student gets a taste of the life beyond university and in many cases, the company gets a burst of energy and new ideas that can help make it a better business.

Key business benefits for your company

Shell Step gives you a cost-effective, short-term, highly skilled resource to help you get a new or outstanding initiative off the ground.

This can help your business:

• Save time by having a dedicated and mainly self-sufficient team member to concentrate on your project, while you concentrate on running your business
• Acquire new skills and knowledge without having to commit to training courses or additional employees
• Get value for money by having a student with skills that your business needs, plus support from a local Shell Step agent, all at a competitive rate
• Gain a fresh perspective on your current practices and development plans
• Enjoy PR and Shell Step Awards opportunities for projects that produce outstanding results

Shell Step is managed in Bristol,Bath, North Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire by BRAVE Enterprise, which has over 25 years experience in helping small businesses start-up, grow and prosper.

The total cost of employing an undergraduate full-time on an eight week project will be £1,830 + VAT (made up of 8 weeks remuneration at £210 per week plus a placement fee of £150).

So, if your business has a project you’d like to complete, but no time or resource to undertake it then Shell Step may provide a cost effective and innovative solution.

To find out more about Shell Step contact Liz Sands or Moira Hibbard at BRAVE Enterprise on 0117 944 5330 or info@brave.org.uk. Or visit the Shell Step website where you can also register your interest.

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