University signs up to Next partnership
Retail giant Next has established a joint venture with the University of Leicester to boost the employability skills of its students.
The partnership is part of the Leicester Award, a skills-based programme that includes a range of employability courses available to University of Leicester students.
The deal with Enderby-based Next will allow students to receive specialised training from graduate recruiters at the FTSE 100 company.
Students will receive on-the-job training at Next's headquarters, taking part in business case studies and mock interviews by internal graduate recruiters.
Chris Raw, graduate recruitment officer from Next, said: "We are delighted to be working in close partnership with the University of Leicester again this year and very much looking forward to being part of the prestigious University of Leicester Award.
"It will give the participants a unique insight into what we expect from graduates entering our business whilst giving them the employability tools to succeed after university."
