Information for graduates

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) provide an outstanding opportunity to accelerate your career. As a KTP Associate (that's what we call our graduate partners) you will manage a challenging project  central to the development needs of a business or public- / third - sector organisation. These range from I.T projects aiming to develop new MIS systems, to marketing or design projects looking to take a company in a new direction or re-vamp its image, to projects in public sector settings including Primary Care Trusts and local authorities.

With around 400 new vacancies nationwide every year and with excellent starting salaries, fantastic prospects and an opportunity to make a significant difference in a private or public sector setting... are you ready to be extraordinary?

As a KTP Associate you will recieve a unique package of experience, training, and salary. Our KTP associates receive:

• a full and competitive salary

• a professional qualification in management

• credit and funding towards a higher qualification - e.g. Msc, MRes, Phd

• invaluable project management experience

• academic and industrial / work-based mentoring

• further employment opportunities

Our KTP Associates are / have:

• recently qualified (within 3 years) with at least a 2:1 degree
• highly motivated and committed both to the project and to the goals of the host organisation
• work experience relevant to the project setting would be an advantage 

We need qualified and motivated graduates in a wide range of disciplines, from electronic engineering to health psychology.

Here's what some our Associates have had to say about their experiences of KTP with Staffordshire University:

• " I had a great time at A&G Aviation Ltd and KTP had been a fantastic platform for me to continue career development and growth."  Muhammed Habib Khan.

• "After leaving Staffordshire University with a degree and Masters in Engineering, the KTP opened up my skill base to the every day challenges of a practical project in a commercial environment.  Stephen Knight, KTP Associate at GDM (Heat Transfer) Ltd

• "In addition to all my training activities, I'm now a member of the Institution of Electrical Engineers, the Chartered Management Institute and a permanent employee, as Operations Director, of Grenville Engineering.  I also completed a PhD during the KTP Project.  Dali Dong, KTP Associate at Grenville Engineering Ltd

• "I found my KTP Project to be very beneficial due to the support structure and the high level of personal development and training I have received over the 2 years.  It has been a very positive experience.  Adele Barnes, KTP Associate at Aynsley China Ltd

• "During my KTP I developed my management skills, which I have successfully utilised which have improved communications with both internal and external stakeholders."  Claire Renn, KTP Associate at Aynsley China Ltd

• "I found this a very good scheme to move into industry.  The academic support I have received, the first hand industrial experience, and training modules have been extremely beneficial.  It provided me with a perfect platform for my career development and I have enjoyed it."  Dr Ping Wang, KTP Associate at Cable Detection Ltd

In-depth case studies of a wide range of KTPs are available at the ktponline website. 

Current vacancies for KTP projects with Staffordshire University are advertised on the staffs.ac.uk job pages and at Jobzone.

For details of KTP opportunities across the country go to ktp.online.

• Download a copy of the KTP Graduate Brochure
• KTP Online Graduate Website