Gap Year - Year Out in Industry with EDT

Gap Year - Year Out in Industry with EDT

EDT Year Out in Industry (YINI) is a not-for-profit organisation offering School Leavers a free resource when searching for a year out paid placement following completion of their A levels or equivalent. 

EDT still have companies seeking students for immediate starts in September 2019, for any Year 13 students that might be seeking a paid placement.

What is YINI?

A paid job opportunity for School leavers to;

• Test-drive a potential career
• Add relevant skills and work experience to their CV
• Make informed decisions on which Education/Career path is right for them
• Build links with Employers
• Gain an Industrial Cadets Accreditation
• Develop skills through attending optional Work-Ready YINI Master Class Workshops
• Go into the world of work with the support from the YINI scheme
• Be supported by YINI and a YINI assigned Mentor throughout their placement

Who is YINI for?

YINI is open to any student with the Right to Work in the UK, who might consider/benefit from gaining 12 months paid work experience with a YINI company before starting the following options;

• An Apprenticeship
• Or Studying a Degree at University (completing YINI before University as a paid Gap Year)
• Or maybe unsure whether to continue into higher education or go straight into employment

What kinds of placements are offered?

Each year we offer paid placements in the following subject areas: Science (particularly physics), Engineering (all areas), Technology/Electronics, Maths, Business, Finance, IT, HR or Marketing

When & How can students Register?

Students:                                         Registrations are Open Now 

Students register online here:      https://www.etrust.org.uk/yini-register