You've studied, you've graduated, it's time to go professional.

Recently graduated from university in the last five years? 

A new programme has arrived in West Yorkshire to help graduates secure work with exciting local employers.

Sign up to Graduates West Yorkshire today.

Learn from some of West Yorkshire's greatest industry professionals whilst also making an impact using your knowledge and ideas.

Here’s what we're offering: 

1. An opportunity to apply to a six-month graduate development programme that will help you to develop the skills local employers are looking for. 
2. An opportunity to apply to a graduate role with a local business, with a guarantee of at least £23,400 a year salary (pro-rata). All roles offered will be for at least six months with the intention of being made permanent. 
3. A chance to be part of a cohort of graduates who can act as a support network as you start your professional life.
4. Referrals to further careers support and opportunities.

Available to anyone who has graduated within the last five years from a West Yorkshire university or who has graduated and returned to live in West Yorkshire. 

Why work for a smaller company?

West Yorkshire is home to 95,000 small to medium sized businesses who each employ up to 250 people. That's a lot of potential job opportunities.

1. There is more opportunity to make an impact and have influence on the direction of tasks, projects or the business itself.  
2. There is a shorter chain of command giving you opportunity to learn from senior team members or management.  
3. There will be more visibility of you as a team member and more chance to make an impression. 
4. There is more chance to have greater responsibility and opportunities to experience a wider range of tasks.