Step

A blueprint for success

Step was devised and launched by Shell UK in 1986. It was led and funded by Shell until 2009, with the support of Government departments and agencies across the UK. The Shell Step programme won numerous awards and accolades, creating a blueprint for placement programme excellence. To this day, its highly successful formula is embodied in our three core placement programmes:

     
  • Summer placement programme for UK-based full-time undergraduates.
  • Project-based placements in small businesses that last from 8-12 weeks.
  • £210 p.w training allowance (no tax or NI).
  • Training allowance of £210 a week (free of tax and NI).
  • Placements are year-round and usually begin as 8-12 week meaningful assignments.
  • Many are extended for up to a year, with plenty of candidates being offered permanent positions.
  • Year-long ‘sandwich-style’ placements as part of your studies.
  • Meaningful work experience in forward-thinking businesses, both small and large.

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Latest News

New advice and coaching services from Step!

18 June 2010

Our new Advice and Coaching Services are designed to help you and your fellow students and ...

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Step cited by the OECD

04 March 2010

The Organisation for Economic Development and Co-operation (OECD), supported by the European Union, ...

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Step wins additional Government support to deliver more Graduate Internships

01 February 2010

We are delighted to announce that today, 1 February 2010, the Department for Business Innovation ...

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A Resounding Success!

21 January 2010

The Social Science Programme (SSWEP) is a partnership with the Economic and Social Research ...

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