Students boost business!
POPULAR tourist attraction The Trentham Estate is forging a new partnership with Staffordshire University to offer students volunteering opportunities to help boost business studies.
The collaboration will see Trentham recruit a group of events volunteers to give students valuable insight into the events industry.
It will also providing graduates with some handson experience and an opportunity to fine-tune skills taught on their courses.
Open exclusively to Staffordshire University Business School students from a wide range of courses – those taking part will receive university course credit in recognition for time spent volunteering at events.
Recruitment started this month ahead of Trentham’s planned Christmas programme, and students will receive a volunteer training programme and supporting materials.
Designed as a mentoring and development opportunity, students will be involved in as many aspects of event planning and organisation as possible.
The Trentham Estate’s director, Alastair Budd, said: “We see this as an opportunity for students to enrich their university experience before they graduate, and as an attraction recognised for the range and quality of events, we think we can offer some really valuable insights.
“We’re investing in the future and preparing the graduates for tomorrow, as well as supporting our local community.”
Carol Southall, Staffordshire University course director, added: “I am delighted to be working with the events team at The Trentham Estate to offer volunteer opportunities to our Staffordshire Business School students. Work experience is an invaluable element of our undergraduate courses, in disciplines ranging from event management and visitor attraction and resort management to marketing, international business management and finance.
“As a connected University, we pride ourselves on working with our local community and key local, regional and national partners, to offer support, enhance our provision and increase student employability in these challenging times.”