The Centrica Summer Placement Scheme— My Story
It’s my final year at university, I’ve got two weeks left, and my tutor wants to spend fifteen minutes discussing employment options. Most students spend the meeting panicking about their impending freedom from education, and the “poor prospects” graduates have these days. My experience is altogether different; I walk in, sit down and proudly confirm that I have a place on a graduate training scheme starting in September.
Last summer I joined Centrica on their Summer Placement Programme, which has been one of the best experiences I’ve had. I spent 10 weeks managing my own projects in a global business, and seeing visible results that I can be truly proud of. Now, facing my final year exams, I am still reaping the benefits having since been accepted onto the Centrica Graduate Scheme.
The Summer Placement programme provides you with the opportunity to gain valuable skills that increase your employment prospects. All while being paid a competitive salary, including free accommodation, I might add.
It isn’t all work, though. Centrica prides itself on its involvement within charitable activities, and these values are instilled with their employees from day one. The programme features a “Charity Challenge” where all the interns aim to raise as much money as possible. This year the challenge raised in excess of £25,000 for Make-A-Wish Foundation UK, a truly memorable experience from skydiving, rubber duck racing and marathon running, all in the name of charity!
Going back to university I was able to see just how much I benefitted from the programme on a daily basis. The preparation was worth it, and I’d encourage any student to start early and get some valued experience under your belt before you graduate.
As for my tutor meeting, mine only lasted 5 minutes, and I walked out with a large smile on my face.
Rebekah Kerns
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