Placement year entrepreneurship scheme
Case study - Steve Rimmer
Through PYES, Steve Rimmer developed his company Endless Promotions, offering corporate hospitality services.
'Going on the PYES programme allowed me to develop my business full time without the worry of university grades. Not only did it allow me to focus my business, the structure of the programme allowed me to assess the performance of the business.'
Steve Rimmer, BSc (Honours) Hospitality Business management with Conference and Events
If you're thinking of setting up your own business, then we can help you gain the skills and experience you need through the University's placement year entrepreneurship scheme (PYES).
Sheffield Hallam take on the role of employer and creates a team to help support you. This makes you free to try out your ideas and see whether they work in a real business situation.
The scheme offers
- an accredited module which is assessed by work-based learning. This means it counts towards your final degree mark.
- an independent business advisor who will act as the employer, handling review meetings and the final appraisal
- a place in The Hatchery®, our 24/7 business accommodation with free facilities including access to PCs and telephones
- specialist advice from accountancy through to how to protect your ideas
- the opportunity to apply for proof of concept funding, which can help you evaluate your ideas
How to apply
You can apply for the Placement Year Entrepreneurship Scheme through your placement support team. For further information visit the business start-up website or contact the Enterprise Centre on 0114 225 3131, email enterprise@shu.ac.uk
