Employability Conference
What is The Alchemy Exchange? •
The Alchemy Exchange is a unique and cost-effective way of accessing the latest business and management thinking
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Provides businesses with expert knowledge and a unique perspective to ensure their needs are satisfied through individually tailored programmes of work
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Consultancy and research based work carried out by student associates and academics all managed by experienced project leaders
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Associates are recruited to a ‘talent pool’ and selected for projects which fit their skills and ability.
The Students • • • • •
Undergrad Post grad Masters Graduates PhD students
What projects have I completed? • 1 project for a Sheffield based steel bar manufacturer • Implementation of a culture more focused on innovation to capitalise on creative ideas and offer them to the market • TAE was asked to carry out a cultural analysis and present recommendations for a way ahead • the new culture will revolve around the innovation task team designed to offer an open forum for the creation and management of new products and processes through-life.
What did I gain from this project? •
The opportunity to experience a new industry
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Adding value to a real business and putting theory in practice
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Enhancement of career prospects
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New skills such as report writing for a non-academic purpose
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Identification of areas to improve on .
What projects have I completed? • 1 project for a Sheffield based steel bar manufacturer • Implementation of a culture more focused on innovation to capitalise on creative ideas and offer them to the market • TAE was asked to carry out a cultural analysis and present recommendations for a way ahead • the new culture will revolve around the innovation task team designed to offer an open forum for the creation and management of new products and processes through-life.
What projects am I currently working on? • An internal project at Sheffield Hallam – Business Advantage • Exploring how universities world-wide engage with organisations to prepare and deliver tailored up skilling courses for employers.
What will I gain from this project? • Vital research skills • Experience in another part of the public sector • The chance to influence the strategic direction for a new and potentially successful programme.
The Alchemy Exchange at Sheffield Hallam University
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