More Knowledge Transfer
Partnerships (KTP)
Formed in 1975, Knowledge Transfer
Partnerships (KTP) is one of the largest
graduate recruitment programmes in Europe.
A KTP project is a three-way partnership
between a company, which has a specific and
strategic project, a Knowledge Base (university
of college) and a graduate (minimum qualification
NVQ level four) who works in the company
on the project, whilst being supported by the
Knowledge Base. Projects last from one to three
years.
KTP works with all the leading universities
across the UK, and last year, over 1,000
graduates were involved with KTP.
The essential benefit of KTP is the opportunity
to start work at a managerial level. The whole
premise of a KTP is that the company needs
someone to manage a specific, strategic project, so from the outset you are tasked with
delivery. Although that might sound daunting,
you’ve got a dedicated University Supervisor,
ready to help and advise whenever you need
them. Graduates also benefit from a local KTP
Office and regional/national KTP management.
There are also about 400 other graduates in the
same position as you! Regular KTP residential
courses plus an online forum means that there’s
a real sense of community.
KTP projects last anywhere from one year to
three years, so what about life after KTP? Well,
around 78% of graduates are offered employment
with their host company on completion of
their projects. Of the remaining, many go on to
achieve great jobs using the skills and
experiences learnt during the KTP. |
