Frequently Asked Questions
Q. When do placements start and finish?
Q. Where are placements located?
Q. Can I choose where I work?
Q. What kind of work will I do?
Q. How much will I be paid?
Q. Are there opportunities for sponsorship or graduate employment?
Q. Will my university mind me taking a year out with YINI?
Q. What support does YINI offer during the year?
Q. Won't my mathematical skills fade during a year out?
Q. How do I apply?
Q. Am I guaranteed a placement?
When do placements start and finish?
Most placements start in August / September and finish in July / August of the following year but this can vary. Nine month placements are also available if you’d like to fit more in on your year off.
The new YINI Combo combines a 9/10 month placement with travel abroad with BUNAC, Coral Cay Conservation, Raleigh International, Coral Cay Conservation or Projects Abroad. Students start work in August/ September and finish in May/June before starting their travel.
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Where are placements located?
Placements are available throughout the UK and flexibility on your location will increase your placement opportunities, although we will always try to place you in your preferred location.
YINI can be a great opportunity to explore another part of the country. Around a third of students choose to live away from home.
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Can I choose where I work?
You can request specific companies you’d like us to approach on your application form, and we are happy to follow these up.
We aim to match you with the company best-placed to give you relevant experience but we cannot guarantee a placement in a specific company.
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What kind of work will I do?
Individual placements are highly diverse. They might involve carrying out research, designing prototypes, planning projects, handling customer queries or devising networking methods.
We only work with companies who can guarantee you work with senior staff on projects addressing real business issues.
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How much will I be paid?
Typically, students earn between £9,000 and £14,000, though some companies will pay more.
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Are there opportunities for sponsorship or graduate employment?
Yes. Many companies use the YINI scheme to select graduate recruits, around a quarter of students are sponsored through university and even more are guaranteed holiday work.
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Will my university mind me taking a year out with YINI?
Many universities actively endorse The Year in Industry programme, and recognise how it helps students develop both intellectually and emotionally.
If you are thinking of deferring entry you should tell your university admissions tutor (explaining why) and check the deadline for deferrals.
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What support does YINI offer during the year?
You receive guidance from your regional team and an industrial mentor and you are assigned a manager with the company. You will also get the chance to meet other Year in Industry students and benefit from free accredited management training.
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Won't my mathematical skills fade during a year out?
You will continually be applying theory in a practical context which will enhance your skills.
We also provide an optional maths course for all students. The module is taught in the form of a distance-learning course through Loughborough University.
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How do I apply?
Apply online here. Once you have registered we will contact you to discuss the next stage of the application process.
http://www.yini.org.uk/applications.php
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Am I guaranteed a placement?
No. As students are employed directly by the company, YINI cannot guarantee a placement for every applicant. However students applying early and being flexible about the type of work will certainly increase their chances. Around two thirds of all applicants are successfully placed with companies.
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