Each year hundreds of graduates are landing top jobs managing exciting and challenging projects through KTP. 

A KTP is a three-way project between a graduate, a company and an academic institution (University or college). Basically, graduates are recruited to manage strategic projects, whilst being supported by a dedicated university. Covering a huge range of projects, KTP is also one of the largest graduate recruitment programmes across Europe.

AREAS OF INDUSTRY

KTP works across a wide range of academic disciplines and industry sectors. So it might be that you’re planning marketing communications for a leading media agency, researching the latest engineering techniques for an environmental company, or undertaking geodemographic profiling for the NHS. The opportunities are huge.

TRAINING

Graduates get to spend around 10% of their time in training and personal development, which could include courses on leadership and negotiation, financial management or company-based technical training. All graduates can also study an NVQ level four in management. Many graduates go on to continue their studies further during the KTP. In 2006/2007, 21% registered for post-graduate qualifications and in addition, 50 recruits holding higher degrees registered for further post-graduate work.

BENEFITS

The essential benefit of KTP is that it allows graduates the opportunity to start work at a managerial level. The whole premise of a KTP is that the company needs someone to manage a specific, strategic project, so from the outset graduates are tasked with delivery. Although that might sound daunting, remember you’ve got a dedicated University Supervisor, ready to help and advise whenever you need. Graduates also benefit from a local KTP Office and regional/national KTP management. There are also about 400 other graduates in the same position as you – so there’s a real sense of community.

CAREER BENEFITS

KTP projects last anywhere from one year to three years, so what about life after KTP? Well, around 78% of graduates are offered employment with their host company on completion of their projects. Of the remaining, many go on to achieve great jobs using the skills and experiences learnt during the KTP.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

If you want to apply your degree, start a ‘real’ job straight away and gain a professional qualification, then KTP is what you’re looking for. You should be inquisitive, bright and serious about getting ahead. Only the most able graduates need apply.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Given the wide range of KTP projects available, all degree subjects are considered. KTP has around 400 vacancies across the UK, and recruitment takes place all year round. Vacancies are advertised on the website www.ktponline.org.uk. Applicants will be interviewed by the University involved in the KTP and you can expect two stages of interview.

For further information on KTP please contact PR Manager Jo Wheeler:

Tel: 0870 190 2799
E: jo.wheeler@aeat.co.uk
W: www.ktponline.org.uk