In the age of AI, efficiency and budget-cuts, the idea of hosting internships or early-career grads may seem in redundant - but this rhetoric couldn't be more misplaced! This session aims to demystify working with students, graduates and educational institutions. Instead, come prepared to discover the range of benefits businesses gain from collaborating in this way, in addition to resources and funding opportunities. Ever considered taking on an intern, but unsure where to start? Do you have projects that would thrive with the keen support of interns? … Then this talk is for you!

Alecia Cotterell is Head of Careers at Teesside University London, which specialises in Business, Computing and Games & Animation. She developed the campus-wide Employability Curriculum, setting all students up for graduate success. Alecia also leads the Internship Module and Digital Skills development. In addition, she manages Personal Tutoring and is the campus' Disability Co-ordinator, supporting inclusivity for all students.