RISE was a hugely successful business support programme aimed at supporting SMEs in the Sheffield City Region to recruit graduates. We helped SMEs overcome the barriers faced in graduate recruitment, equipping them with the tools to become successful graduate employers. RISE has supported more than 225 regionally based SMEs successfully recruit over 200 graduates. Many of those businesses have gone on to report increases in turnover, productivity, innovation and growth as a result. (Read more about their experiences of working with us on our testimonials)
Whilst RISE is no longer actively recruiting SMEs or Graduates we are still passionate about the benefits of recruiting Graduates into local businesses and there are a range of support options available to anyone looking to snap up some excellent Graduate talent.
What support do you offer?
Support at Sheffield Hallam University for businesses
We have a dedicated team of business experts. We support businesses of all sizes including SMEs, startups and microbusinesses. So whether you’re looking to grow, innovate, upskill, or explore R&D, we will connect you with a university-wide network of academic and sector specialists, training opportunities, work-ready students and world class facilities.
Working together we’ll understand your business, its challenges, and opportunities. And through a diagnostic process, our Employer Partnerships team will lay out a road map of tailored solutions.
Get in touch with us today at business@shu.ac.uk
Support at the University of Sheffield for businesses
The University of Sheffield is committed to supporting local employers and showcasing regional opportunities to students and graduates. Our students and graduates possess a wealth of knowledge and transferable skills that can help your organisation be the best it can be. We have a dedicated team of Employer Engagement Officers that can support you to develop innovative, bespoke recruitment strategies that will have real impact and connect you to the wider University. We provide an enhanced offer for employers based in the region which includes free vacancy advertising and guidance, project support, application shortlisting, recruitment events and access to grants and funding.
For more information, please contact: careers@sheffield.ac.uk
Further business support
Business Sheffield
businesssheffield@sheffield.gov.uk
Business Doncaster
info@businessdoncaster.com
RIDO
info@rido.org.uk
Enterprising Barnsley
investment@barnsley.gov.uk