Nottingham students join IoD
Nottingham Trent University is set to be the first in the country to pilot a scheme to give students free membership to the Institute of Directors (IoD).
More than 100 Nottingham Business School and School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment students will be the first to be involved in the scheme.
Four UK universities will pilot the IoD Student Membership idea, with Nottingham Trent the first to launch.
Students will receive their membership cards and welcome packs at the lunchtime event involving representatives from the IoD in the university's Old Library on 31 January.
Ron Lynch, IoD East Midlands regional director, said: "We have been working towards much closer links between business and education which is so vital to the employment market and the economy. This pilot scheme represents a huge step forward in supporting the business leaders and entrepreneurs of tomorrow."
David Eade, head of student employability and enterprise at Nottingham Trent University, added: "We know it is essential that university graduates understand the world of work and this is a fantastic opportunity for our students to engage with business leaders, access some tremendous resources and further enhance their knowledge and skills."
