Tay Cities Work Experience Programme

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Up to £3000 is available for businesses located in the Tay Cities Region to host a technology work placement.

Since the COVID – 19 pandemic and the introduction of AI, it has been increasingly difficult for students to secure meaningful work experience and placement opportunities. And at the same time, businesses have been finding it challenging to recruit local talent with the required skill set.

In response to these challenges, DigiTay is piloting a work experience programme in partnership with the local colleges and universities. Abertay University, Dundee University, Dundee and Angus College, Fife College, Perth UHI and the University of St Andrews.

Up to £3000 is available for businesses located in the Tay Cities Region to host a work placement.

 The programme aims to strengthen students’ employability and career prospects by giving them access to work placements, while helping employers build a sustainable talent pipeline for the future.  

 The programme is targeted at HNC and HND college students, and first and second year, university students studying a technology related subject. 

  • Computer Science / Computing
  • Software Development / Software Engineering 
  • Web & Mobile Development 
  • Data Science / Artificial Intelligence 
  • Cybersecurity / Ethical Hacking 
  • Networking / Cloud Computing 
  • Digital Forensics 
  • Digital Media / Games Development / Animation 
  • UX / UI Design 
  • Information Systems / Digital Business 

    To apply for funding to host a placement, please complete this form. 

Criteria 

  • Eligible businesses must be based in the Tay Cities Region (Angus, Dundee, North East Fife and Perth and Kinross) 
  • Eligible students must be enrolled or left within 12 months of a college or university in the Tay Cities Region: Abertay University, Dundee & Angus College, Fife College, Perth UHI, the University of Dundee and the University of St Andrews.  
  • Student work placements must be for HNC & HND level college students and first and second year university students studying a digital technology related subject.   
  • While the business or organisation does not need to be a technology company the  work placement must demonstrably support the development of the students’ technical knowledge and skills.  
  • The funding must be used to support a new work placement and not to fund an existing or ongoing placement.  
  • Placements are expected to be 6 – 8 weeks.  
  • The student should have a named supervisor or mentor.  
  • Employers must have the relevant insurances.  
  • Funding must only be used to cover placement salaries. Other associated costs such as equipment, staff salaries related to supervision, and general overheads, cannot be claimed.  

The Model 

  • Contribution towards employment costs up to £3,000 per placement.  
  • This will typically be 16 – 36 hours for  6 – 8 weeks, paid in arrears.  
  • Placements can take place all year round, however students are typically more available over the summer period (June – September).  
  • Recruitment and pre – placement support will be provided to students and employers in the form of online sessions. 

  

 Contact 
 Email:  digitay@fife.gov.uk