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Increasing Students/Graduates Employment Readiness

Joint staff training eventMadrid, 18-22 May, 2015

The Role of Intermediary Organizations

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Programme design Programme marketing and promotion Engagement of host companies and institutions Candidate requirements, recruitment and selection Legal and financial programme management Programme monitoring / measuring programme impact Special programmes and services

The Role of Intermediary Organisations

Madrid, 18-22 May, 2015 Joint staff training event

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Programme design



Programme Design

Start with end point – what do you want to achieve? Vision/values. Engage stakeholders & experts in these discussions Sustainability Resource to grow Leave open opportunities for growth Communications Review – don’t be afraid of change

• E.g new internship length for 2015

JUST DO IT!! Try and learn

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IO Mission

How does the programme help achieve this?

What do we want participants to gain?

How do we achieve this?

What internal resources do we need?

Joint staff training eventMadrid, 18-22 May, 2015

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Programme design

P4V

• The programme design is the responsibility of the Partners 4 Value (P4V) carried out in consultations with 5 universities participating in the Consortium. • IO (P4V) is overall responsible for the

design of the programme.• 5 universities (members of the P4V

Consortium) are responsible for providing content consultations and suggestions to best align the programme with the internal university rules and regulations.

• The Confederation of Industrialist will be consulted during the next programme planning phase in 2017.

Saltire Foundation• The Saltire Foundation team designs and

modifies our programme annually to ensure it continues to deliver excellence. Decisions are made in consultation with the following groups:• Board of Trustees: Our Board

comprised business leaders based within and out with Scotland (including GlobalScots). Any serious changes the team wish to implement on programme design must be deliberated and approved by the Board.

• University Careers Services: The team select a small number of Careers Services from our University Partners to discuss any programme changes. This consultation will take place before a proposal is put to our Board.

• Programme Participants: Feedback is used to improve programme design, although these are normally small changes.

FUE

• Programme design is the responsibility of the FUE together with partner Universities (graduate programmes) and companies (ad hoc programmes).

• Partner universities are responsible for providing academic training content (graduate programmes) or suggestions/guidelines to align the programme with the internal university rules and regulations.


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Programme marketing and promotion



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P4V SALTIRE FUE

• Students

• Graduates

• Universities: top management and faculties

• Private Business/Organisations (including intergovernmental organisations)

• For interns, we target penultimate year undergraduate students only. By this point in their studies students should have good academic and some work experience. It also means companies can recruit the interns as graduates should they wish to the following year.

• For host companies, we target CEO level so the supporter has the ability to sponsor interns and ensure a positive experience. Companies are targeted globally.

• For universities, our strategic supporters are University Principals and our operational supporters are Careers Services.

• For funding, we target prospective and actual donors who are normally high net worth individuals.

• Undergraduate students (3rd or 4th students)

• Graduate students (official Master programmes)

• Recent graduates (maximum 30 years of age; degree obtained within the last 4 years)

• Universities (Rectors and Vice-Rectors, Faculty Deans, School Directors, Careers Services)

• Public and private companies and organisations

Madrid, 18-22 May 2015

Main target groups


P4V SALTIRE FUE

• University Career Events/Fairs• Business Sector Fairs (Career Corner)• Presentations at national/international thematic events

•Career orientation/counseling services• Guidance in summarising skills and achievements in appropriate formats• Secured international placements in world leading organisations and companies (scholarships available)• Secured local placements• Pre-departure orientation•- Personalized assistance during the international internship period•- Assistance in building international profile or early career path• Early entrance to professional networks• Personalized assistance/preparation for international competitions (graduate/talent/young professional programs).

• For interns, we have Brand Ambassadors on every university campus in Scotland. Brand Ambassadors are Scholar Interns who participated on the programme the previous year and volunteer their time to promote the programme to younger year groups.

• While on their internships the students also complete blogs which are powerful tools for promotion.

• Internship platform: Talentoteca.es

• Facebook, LinkenIn and Twitter

• Minisites for specific programmes

• Press releases sent to university career services

• University career/job fairs

• Programme brochures


Marketing and promotion for students & graduates


P4V SALTIRE FUE• Short-term paid training opportunities for university personnel:

(a) opening new possibilities for scientific research (b) developing joint initiatives between universities and

businesses(c) additional possibilities to renew study programmes and

the teaching content with most sought-after information and knowledge

• Competence building for university career/international relations specialists

• Easier access to world leading companies & organisations

• For universities, we focus on marketing the programme to their agenda. • Current priorities are widening access and internationalization which our programme is well placed to provide. • A member of our team will visit every university campus at least once during our recruitment drive to deliver presentations to interested students. • We also supply relevant case studies.

• Press releases and programme brochures (digital format) sent to university career services, rectors'/vicerectors' offices, faculty deans/vicedeans, professors

• Networking and face-to-face meetings

• Sponsorship / participation in university career/job fairs


Marketing and promotion for universities


P4V SALTIRE FUE

• Deepening students’/academic staff’s knowledge and understanding of the organisation’s goals, principles and activities and contributing to the visibility of the organisation

• Improving geographical diversity within the organisation

• Advertising opportunities during University events, website, promotional materials

• Pre-selection of candidates according to the requirements identified

• Early involvement in the training process of your potential employees

• Talents search and management

• Direct contacts with academic staff of 5 Lithuanian universities

• One channel for communication with 5 universities.

• Introductions are normally made through the existing network and begin with a face-to-face meeting

• A Host Company Brochure is supplied which can be shared throughout the organization

• We also supply relevant case studies for companies focused on impact

• Host companies also enjoy following their interns’ blogs

• Networking and face-to-face meetings


• Press releases sent to general and specialised media

• One channel for communication with universities


Marketing and promotion for host organisations


P4V SALTIRE FUE

• For member companies of the Confederation / the government / European stakeholders: participation in meetings, conferences, discussions about youth employment etc.

•For donors, there’s a strong relationship built with our CEO. They are invited to special events and receive reports focused on impact and value for money.

• For all target groups and stakeholders: Deep linking


Marketing and promotion for other stakeholders


P4V SALTIRE FUE

• Web portal www.partners4value.lt• Virtual ad campaigns

• For students/graduates:• Web portal www.partners4value.lt; Virtual and campaigns• Career orientation events organized by the P4V• Social media; Radio interviews• Special pages within university web portals

• For university personnel:• Via university channels

• For companies in Lithuania:• Space devoted to the programme in the LPK web portal• Information in LPK’s newsletter• LPK events• Individual meetings with companies

• For enterprises/companies abroad:• Personalised e-mails• Leaflets

• Student Blogs

• Website

• Case studies

• Brand Ambassadors

• On Campus Events

• Existing Network

• Corporate website

• Internship platform: Talentoteca.es

• Facebook, LinkenIn and Twitter

• Minisites for specific programmes

• Press releases sent to university career services



• Career orientation events


Marketing tools/materials used for programme promotion

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Engagement of host companies and institutions



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IO role in the engagement of host organisations

Proactive participation in specialized business fairs/Career/HR events

Identification of host organisations to be targeted and engaged

Designing individualized messages, talent attraction strategies

Contacting, telephone, Skype or face-to-face meetings with HR personnel

Exchanging information on proposed cooperation modality, mutual benefits, responsibilities of each party and similar

Initiating cooperation, if agreed.


P4V SALTIRE FUE

• A thorough identification of a company’s/organisation’s profile, existing interactions with universities, internship policy (if applicable)

• Offering individualized relationships management

• Setting quality assurance mechanisms

• Ensuring regular feedback process

• Building long-term partnerships based on multiple interactions (students/graduates internships, short training visits of university personnel, joint projects and other)

• The most powerful tool in bringing new companies onboard is word of mouth through previous hosts, sponsors and donors.

• Engaging host companies in Scotland is primarily achieved through our Alumni Network (source of 25% of our internships) and Entrepreneurial Scotland.

• Engaging host companies outside Scotland is achieved through GlobalScot network and regional ambassadors.

• We also have a full-time member of staff in Boston who heads up North American company recruitment.

• Deep linking

• Identification of a company’s/organisation’s profile, existing interactions with universities, internship policy (if applicable)

• Individualized relationships management

• Quality assurance and feedback mechanisms

• Building long-term partnerships based on multiple interactions

• Word of mouth through previous host organisations and interns

• Periodic impact studies


How do IOs engage host organisations?


P4V SALTIRE FUE

• Host organisations having an internship policy or previous internships experience

• Commitment to provide mentoring and supervision services

• Commitment to organize the results and competences review at the end of internship and to provide the intern with the Traineeship Certificate

• Host companies must be able to offer interns:• A global outlook• Exposure to senior Execs • Networking opportunities• A project of real commercial significance

• Host companies are selected based on the strength of the internship project submitted and their ability to provide the above

• Host organisations are accepted based on their commitment to comply with programme characteristics and requirements


Requirements and selection of host organisations


P4V SALTIRE FUE

• Geographic scope: EU countries + Turkey and Montenegro (as per the Erasmus+ eligibility criteria)

• Around 100 companies/organisations, including: • Intergovernmental organisations• European and local NGOs• Think-tanks• Institutes/Foundations• SMEs• Offices of multinational companies abroad and in Lithuania• Lithuanian Embassies/Consulates in EU countries• Lithuanian companies

• Geographic scope: international internships account for a minimum of two thirds of our internships, with the remainder based in Scotland

• Number of companies: 50-100 per year, 10-20% of which will be new companies.

• Vast majority are private companies. The main sectors we work with, in order of largest share:• Technology• Financial Services• Life Science• Oil and Gas• Food & Drink• Renewable energy• Transport• Consultancy• Third Sector• Manufacturing• Legal

• Geographic scope: national for undergraduates; global for graduates

-Number of companies: over 300 per year

-Primarily large private companies and multinational corporations, although we also have interns at start-ups, SMEs, foundations, governmental and business organizations, ....

- Sectors: we are open to all sectors, although the principle sectors represented are: • Technology• Aerospace• Chemical / Pharmaceutical• Energy• Financial Services• Consultancy• Distribution• Infrastructures


Profile of host organisations

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Candidate requirements, recruitment and selection




P4V SALTIRE FUE

• Students for international internships:• Last year Bachelor level (with rare exceptions 3rd year students) or Master level

• Graduates: • Recent graduates (12 months after graduation date) pre-selected for an international internship by the Sending University before their graduation date• EU/3rd country nationals enrolled in continuous studies in any of 5 universities participating P4V

• General:• Language, computer and professional skills aligned with host company requirements• Study programme corresponds to the content of the internship programme• High motivation to learn and to use internship results during their continuous studies/early career• Good spoken/written English • Good academic performance

General:• In the penultimate year of undergraduate study at a Scottish university. • Completing a full course of study at a Scottish university. Students from Scottish universities studying abroad for a year or semester can still apply, with Skype interviews used in place of speed interviews. • Passionate about representing Scotland and building a more dynamic and vibrant Scottish economy for the future.

• Students:• Must be a registered student while carrying out the internship• 50% total degree credits passed• Specific requirements in each University

• Graduates:• Spanish citizenship or valid Spanish residence permit• Maximum age of 30 at the moment of applying• In possession of an official University Degree obtained in the last 4 years• No previous participation in other graduate internship programmes• No previous professional experience (work contracts) related with their University Degree

• General:• Language, computer and professional skills criteria are set in line with the requirements of the host company


General candidate requirements


P4V SALTIRE FUE

• Master level students

• Graduates after Master degree studies

• Social sciences (Economics, Business Administration)

• Computer Sciences

• The majority of our internships are open to students of all academic backgrounds.

• The main exceptions are engineering, lab based and IT roles, where a more specific skills set is required.

• Our internships are open to students/graduates of all academic backgrounds, although the most frequent profiles requested by host companies are:• Social Sciences (Business Administration, Economics)• Engineering (Computer Sciences, Telecommunications, Aeronautical, Industrial, Chemical)

• With respect to other academic areas, the most common profiles requested are:• Sciences (Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Pharmacy)• Humanities (English and Spanish Philology; Translation and Interpretation)


Most frequent candidate profiles requested


P4V SALTIRE FUE

• P4V does not carry recruitment • Promotion and recruitment activities on university campuses

• Previous programme participants or Brand Ambassadors lead recruitment activities on their own campuses. Activities are student focused and range from informal information evenings to mock interviews.

• The Saltire Foundation team also works with the Careers Services at each university to deliver Information Sessions

• Online promotion: corporate website, internship platform (www.talentoteca.es), social media (Facebook, LinkenIn and Twitter)

• Press releases and promotional material (digital format) sent to university career services, student and alumni associations, youth information centres, specialised media



Recruitment procedures carried out by IOs

http://www.talentoteca.es/


P4V SALTIRE FUE• The two stage pre-selection process is organised in case of student / graduate international internships:

• During the first stage the candidates submit their CV to the sending university, who is responsible for pre-selecting the candidates meeting the academic criteria established at institution's level. The list of qualifying candidates is submitted to P4V coordinators• The second stage is organised by P4V coordinators who conduct a motivational interview to best match a participant's mobility objectives/career perspectives with the receiving organisation's criteria set• P4V provides host organisations with 1-3 candidates’ profile documents for final decision (if needed, telephone, Skype or face-to-face interview may be organised)

• Online application – covers background, aspirations, experience, core competencies and CV/resume• Speed interview – 2x 15 minute interview with a team member and an Alumni

• Successful candidates receive a list of internships and submit cover letters for the roles they are interested in• Based on cover letters, online application and interview feedback candidates are shortlisted for specific internships• The host company then interviews and selects their candidate • The host company provides Saltire with feedback which is shared with relevant candidates to ensure their professional development

• The process is designed to test core competencies sucha as: leadership potential; ability to adapt and cope; teamwork; ambassadorial skills; and understanding of and fit with vision and value of the Saltire Foundation & Entrepreneurial Scotland

• Applications are carried out online (Talentoteca.es and specific minisites) for the centralization and management of the candidatures and selection process. •CV, academic record, foreign language certificates, killer questions, ...

•Selection procedures carried out by FUE may include some or all of the following:• Preselection / shortlisting• Tests: language skills, numerical skills• Interviews: telephone and/or personal• Thomas International Personal Profile Analysis• Video Pitches- Group Dynamics • Full assessment centre (national and/orinternational)

• Pre-selected candidates are sent to the host company, which will carry out its own selection procedures. Number of candidates sent per position available depends on host company’s requests (normally between 4 and 8)


Selection procedures carried out by IOs

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Legal and financial programme management




P4V SALTIRE FUE• As per the Joint Cooperation Agreement on the establishment of the “Partners for Value” Initiative signed on 21 November, 2013 the Confederation and its assigned Manager ensures coordinating role of the Initiative. The Manager in close collaboration with participating universities may develop new project proposals and submit them for funding on behalf of “Partners 4 Value”.

•As of 1st of July, 2014 the “Partners 4 Value” Consortium is accredited with the Higher Education Mobility Consortia under the Erasmus+ programme, 1 Activity for the period of 2014 – 2016 (Project No. 2014-1-LT01-KA103-000386) and the financial grant for mobility activities for 2014/2015. The Confederation and its appointed Manager is responsible for coordinating the Consortium and managing the grant.

• Legal• SF has a contract with every student participating which manages our relationship with the student and their relationship with their host company.

•Financial • If a student is on an international internship the Saltire Foundation is responsible for covering all their costs, including flights, accommodation, insurance, visas and a weekly stipend. We then invoice the host company and the student’s university.• If the student is on an internship in Scotland, the host company pays them directly at or above the living wage. The host company does not pay anything to Saltire for the match and there is no cost to the university.

•Legal •FUE is responsible for complete management of programme agreements and annexes (preparation, ensuring signatures and distribution, updating/adapting contents, etc)•FUE is responsible for complete management of national Social Security issues

•Financial •FUE is responsible for complete financial management: programme budget; invoicing host companies; payment of all programme expenditures (monthly stipend to participating students; insurance; social security; tutors, trainers and professors; training materials; etc.); withholding of taxes; fiscal certificates; ….


Legal and financial management: IO role


P4V SALTIRE FUE• Participation costs (training activities) account for 86,7 % of the budget:

• students/graduates• university staff

• Mobility organisation costs (administrative costs) account for the remaining 13,3 % of the budget.

• Our budget is aligned to programme participation and is reevaluated annually due to continued growth.

•Currently, 90% is allocated directly to running the programme and around 10% for staff and administrative costs.

•For international internships, the estimated cost of each internship is 5-6k GBP. • This cost is met entirely through host company and university contributions. • The host company will pay 3-5k GBP (they select contribution level) of this and the university 2k GBP per participant.

• Each programme has its own budget structure depending on specific characteristics.

• Principal budget lines may include some or all of the following:• Student/intern stipend• Training plan / Academic programme• Administrative costs (FUE) – 10%• Administrative costs (University) – some universities do not charge administrative costs; others may establish a percentage (normally 10%) or a fixed sum/intern (between 50 and 250 €)• Social Security and/or private insurance• Promotional materials / website• Recruitment / application tools


Legal and financial management: general budget structure


P4V SALTIRE FUE• P4V uses only the tools developed by the EC for Erasmus+ grants management:• Mobility Tool• Erasmus+ Online Linguistic Support (OLS) Licence Management System

• Invoicing tools • FUE has external legal, fiscal and accounting advisors which are consulted when needed.

• Agreements are generated by Talentoteca, our programme management platform.

• For everyday financial management we use Navision (ERP).• Invoices• Payments• Fiscal certificates

• Social Security issues (registration, deregistration, sick leaves ….) are controlled internally on Navision and Talentoteca. Day to day procedures are externalised.


Legal and financial management: tools

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Programme monitoring / measuring programme impact



P4V SALTIRE FUE• P4V is overall responsible for monitoring of the programme. •Activity monitoring•Financial monitoring•Results monitoring

• P4V collects data from participating partners, aggregates it and provides synthesized reports to the Erasmus+ managing authority, top management of 5 participating universities and the Confederation.• #students/graduates provided with career orientation/counseling services• #students/graduates sent for international and local internships; • #university staff for short training visits; • company/organisation engagement, • company/organization satisfaction, • intern satisfaction.

• Financial Monitoring - income and expenditure• Student Recruitment Monitoring – measuring popularity• Internship Monitoring - ensuring quality of internship/experience• Alumni monitoring – to measuring impact in the short, medium and long term• Host Company Monitoring - ensuring quality of interns/experience• University Monitoring – ensuring University Partners remain engaged and supportive• Stakeholder Monitoring – continuation of partnerships

• Financial Monitoring - income and expenditure• Dissemination Monitoring – followup and evaluation of dissemination impact at universities and in the media a social networks• Recruitment Monitoring –evaluation of recruitment results / trends• Internship Monitoring - quality and results of internship/experience• Host Company Monitoring - ensuring quality of interns/experience, company compliance with programme norms; identification of new business requirements; identification of potential new business partners• University Monitoring – ensuring university partners remain engaged and supportive; identification of potential new university partners• Stakeholder Monitoring – continuation of partnerships• Alumni monitoring – to measuring impact in the short, medium and long term


IOs role in programme monitoring


P4V SALTIRE FUE•#students/graduates provided with career orientation/counseling services - CV/profiles data base •Students/graduates & university staff participation – Ersmus + Mobility Tool instrument•Students/graduates participating in local internships - excel spread sheet•Company/organisation engagement - partners database•Company/organization satisfaction – asking directly for feedback and satisfaction. •Intern satisfaction - regular or at least mid-term/end-of-internship contact with internship coordinator (P4V) and University coordinator; interns are asked to provide in the Alumni blog at www.partners4value.lt•P4V plans to develop a tool for tracking Alumni professional career paths (up to 5 years after the internship performed). Currently it is done using the mailchimp.com platform.

• Financial Monitoring - review financial relationships with host companies and universities annually.• Student Recruitment Monitoring –capture data from all candidates who are interested or apply• Internship Monitoring - student blogs, feedback at half way and conclusion point• Alumni Monitoring – feedback survey, ‘one year on’ and alumni survey, also informally through events, LinkedIn etc.• Host Company Monitoring - feedback survey and personal communications• University Monitoring –share information on participation, engage with programme design to ensure continued support and invite to events• Stakeholder Monitoring –dissemination of information, engagement through events

• Procedures for monitoring actions are established in our Yearly Quality Plan (ISO 9001:2008).

• Monitoring is possible thanks to the tools available on our internship platform (Talentoteca.es), through our ERP (Navision), and through the organization of specific monitoring actions (mandatory internship reports; periodic surveys / questionnaires; special focus group sessions; …).


How are items monitored?

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Programme Monitoring at Saltire

Programme Monitoring at Saltire Foundation

Set feedback expectations

Offer ‘office hours’ advice

Local points of contact where possible

Host company check-ins

Blogs

Make sure programme participants view peers as a support network• Leadership Development Day• Private social media groups which

nobody on the team has access to

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Internal Monitoring

Scholar quarterly planning

meetings (operational and

strategic focus)

Cross-programme learning

Benchmark against vision and

mission

1. Define

Initial Team Scope and Vision Context and Stakeholders

2. Design

Action Plan (goals, objectives)

Operational Objectives

3. Implement

Partnerships Communication4. Analyse/Adapt

Incoming Data Results and Assumptions Operational Functions Budgets

5. Share

Lessons Feedback and

Evaluation Learning Culture


P4V SALTIRE FUE• P4V acting in the capacity of the Consortium Coordinator is overall responsible for impact measurement.

• P4V through monitoring exercise collects relevant data that is needed for programme impact measurement and would be ready to provide this data in case the independent impact evaluation exercise would be commissioned by the National Managing Agency or Erasmus+ programme managers.

• P4V draws certain conclusions based on the data collected on the impact achieved, however believes that impact assessment should be an independent exercise.

• During the previous programme cycle (2010 – mid-2013) funds were allocated for independent impact assessment exercise that was carried by a private company.

• Saltire Foundation is entirely responsible for measuring programme impact which can be shared with stakeholders including universities, host companies and donors.

•FUE is responsible for measuring overall programme impact.

•Information collected is vital for programme improvement and is shared with corresponding stakeholders (participating universities, host companies; potential candidates; ….)


IOs role in measuring programme impact


P4V SALTIRE FUE• # of host companies• # of placements offered/year• # of placements covered/year• total # of candidates/year• % interns hired by host company

• # of students who engage with SF on their university campus through recruitment events• # of students who download our application form• # of students who apply• # and % of students shortlisted for interview• # and % of students successful at interview• # and % of students who gain an internship• The above student # and % are also recorded by university to compare participation levels and encourage competition among university partners to increase application numbers and success rates• Location, sector and # of host companies and % changes on previous years• % types of internship • % host companies who would host again• Host company rates value intern brings business• Participant skill set changes as a result of programme• Participant destinations 1 year after participation • % of participants employed by host company• % of participants who rate their experience as crucial to securing graduate employment• % of participants who remain engaged with SF Alumni

• # host companies / year • # and % new host companies / year• # of placements offered/year• # of placements covered/year• % of placements covered• total # of candidates/year• % interns as per geographic origin: regional (Madrid Region), national (rest of Spain), international (other countries) • % interns as per geographic destination: regional (Madrid Region), national (rest of Spain), international (other countries) • % interns as per study area • # and % placements covered but not completed • Reasons why placements are not completed •Average permanence in placements (measured in months)•Intern satisfaction•Host company satisfaction

•These items are monitored on 2 levels:•total FUE •total for each programme


Measuring programme impact: aspects monitored by IOs


P4V SALTIRE FUE•M&E framework entails a mix of mechanisms with three purposes:

• Data and analysis:• Erasmus+ specific progress and final reports• Project progress report• A project Lesson-learned log

• Validation:• Field visits/spot checks to host organisations providing placements/training visits (limited budget available, thus have to be combined with other events/travels)• Clients (mobility participants) survey/individual feedback• Participants feedbacks reported on the blog

• Participation for obtaining feedback from partners and beneficiaries on progress:• The end of programme (2014-2015) review organized for assessing the performance of the programme before starting the new programmatic period

•Understand the importance of measuring impact for sustainability e.g. donors, universities, host companies, students

•Be clear on deliverables you want to measure and how

•Most appropriate methods of measuring• Acknowledge this might not always be the

easiest/quickest method

•Examples: Interviews, surveys, external monitoring

•Use comparison where appropriate (e.g. ‘if not for my internship…’)

•Use impact effectively

•Keeping your alumni engaged to enable you to track longer term data

• Procedures for measurement of data are established in our Yearly Quality Plan (ISO 9001:2008).

• Measurement of quantitative data is possible thanks to the tools available in our internship platform (Talentoteca.es) and through our ERP (Navision).

• Measurement of qualitative data is carried out in several ways:• Mandatory internship reports provided by tutors and interns, using the tools available in our internship platform• Periodic surveys / questionnaires• Periodic focus group sessions


How do IOs measure programme impact

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Special programmes and services



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Special programmes for …

Specific host organisation requirements

Saltire Foundation adapts its programme to meet specific needs regarding: duration, admissions process or location.

FUE designs ad hoc programmes adapted to specific requests regarding young talent development

Student internships in start-ups: Emprende tus prácticas Customised versions of FUE’s GAIA Programme: Telefónica Global Experience, TID Campus; Challenge by CINTRA;

Alstom Talent Energy designs other ad hoc programmes for specific companies geared towards the recruitment of young talent, in which the

internship period is usually substituted by short intensive training programmes focused on a company’s business portfolio, products and services + professonal business skills which, upon successful completion, lead to a work contract within the organisation: HP University (see video); Te gusta aprender

develops special communication and marketing strategies to attract candidates and carries out integral selection processes for the company

http://www.fue.es/fjme/index.asp

http://www.fue.es/telefonicaglobalexperience/index.asp

http://www.fue.es/tidcampus/index.asp

http://www.fue.es/cintra/index.asp

http://www.fue.es/alstom/index.asp

http://www.fue.es/alstom/index.asp

http://www.fue.es/hpuniversity/index.asp

http://www.fue.es/hpuniversity/index.asp

http://canalfue.tv/videos/es/85/hp-university-



http://www.fue.es/tegustaaprender/index.asp

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Specific academic profiles

FUE runs several programmes adapted to specific career profiles: Cooperative education programmes for undergraduates, in cooperation with Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and the

business lobby Círculo de Empresarios COOPERA: Business Administration and Economics students. COPE en Organización y Recursos Humanos: Psychology students majoring in Human Resources.

Between 1997 and 2006, FUE also ran an internship programme specifically for undergraduate students in the field of humanities, in this case, in cooperation with the Regional Government of Madrid, who financed 60% of the cost.

Online internships for Master students: e-START: Internships are conceived as pre-consultancy projects, carried out individually or in groups. The projects are proposed by

host companies and validated by the university. Projects are directly related to the subject area of each participating Master programme (for example: labour risk prevention, quality management systems, environmental management, energy, business plans, ...).

http://www.clubcoopera.com/index.php

http://www.uam.es/centros/psicologia/paginas/cep/






http://www.fue.es/HTML/0252_rrhhestar_empresas.asp

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Students with special needs

P4V P4V recognises that participants from disadvantaged backgrounds often face challenges taking advantage of mobility opportunities.

Concrete measures are undertaken for widening access for them. Identification and informing process will be ensured by individual universities (Widening Access focal points at universities). The P4V coordinators endeavour to individually assist identified candidates opening mobility perspectives including making special

arrangements with receiving organizations or informing them about the funds allocated for the participants with special needs.

Saltire Foundation SF has a Disability Policy and works with host companies to accommodate additional needs when needed.

FUE When required, FUE has engaged the cooperation of specialised national organisations (such as ONCE) to accommodate special needs at

the intern’s work-place in the host organisation. Fundación ADECCO is currently in the process of selecting 20 graduates with special needs to carry out internships at selected large

corporations in the framework of FUE’s graduate programmes.

http://www.once.es/new

http://www.fundacionadecco.es/

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Special services for candidates / interns / alumni

P4V

Career counseling/orientation organized targeted events and individual consultations

Guidance in summarizing skills and achievements in appropriate formats individual consultations

Preparation for international competitions Job search support

entry level position ads

Alumni engagement and networking Alumni informing new participants Social media group and social events for alumni Alumni space on www.partners4value.lt Targeted informing about new entry level positions proposed by international and local partners

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Saltire Foundation

Leadership Development Programme (LDP) LDP includes a mandatory pre-departure Leadership Development Day; Masterclasses and networking dinners and evening during their

internships; visits to Scottish Development International Offices if relevant to their location; and a return reception and workshop. We also provide a return information book, with guidance on selling their experience and advice on graduate employment.

Future Leaders Alumni Network All interns or Saltire Scholars can join. As Future Leaders, members are part of Entrepreneurial Scotland. The network connects future and

current high impact leaders to accelerate entrepreneurial talent through a number of exciting channels: Mentorship Programme providing personal matches between current and future leaders Talent Matching to connect future leaders with opportunities within the wider Entrepreneurial Scotland network An online Network providing a safe space to connect with future and current leaders and share knowledge Events Programme including interactive workshops, masterclasses, dinners, social events and much more… Peer Support from likeminded, motivated, aspirational future leaders Ambassador Opportunities to represent the Future Leaders at exclusive Current Leaders events Access to Entrepreneurial Scotland Regional Groups in London, Aberdeen and elsewhere Quarterly Updates to keep connected with one another and Entrepreneurial Scotland

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FUE Career counseling/orientation

FUE organises career counseling and orientation events / workshops / talks throughout the year in cooperation with different stakeholders. Events are tailored to target group characteristics (high-school students; undergraduate students; recent graduates; doctoral candidates,

PhDs and researchers; etc.). FUE also provides written material regarding career counseling/orientation. Content and format are also adapted / tailored to the needs of

different target groups.

Intern Handbook Distributed to all interns before they begin their stay at the host company, the handbook includes practical information and advise

regarding: FUE contact information (location, hours, telephones and emails for FUE staff involved in programme management) Rules and procedures from A to Z What to do in case of illness or accident

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FUE MOVERS by FUE www.fue.es/moversbyfue

A special initiative launched by FUE to award the excellence, motivation, enthusiasm and outstanding attitude of those recent graduates from our internship programmes (GAIA, CITIUS, OPTIMUS and STEP) who have obtained exceptional academic results and proven their commitment during their training period at their host companies.

We have celebrated 2 editions (20 students selected in each edition) to date. The first group went to the University of Central Florida (USA), where they received an exclusive academic training taught by top experts. The second group travelled to London, where they had the opportunity of taking the “Masterclass for Young Leaders in Business” by the London School of Economics and Political Sciences. Both groups also had a programme of institutional visits.

The 40 MOVERs by FUE are currently working on several group projects. We envision them to become our future Ambassadors.

Forward To be officially launched in June 2015, we envision it to become a strong FUE alumni network. Forward is an online collaborative learning

platform which will be available for FUE candidates, interns and alumni with a mix of free and paid further education/training activities, services and resources.

Key Days Inspirational talks/sessions lead by invited speakers. Key days are organised for different target groups (interns & alumni; RH managers

from partner companies; university staff and management; etc.)

http://www.fue.es/moversbyfue

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