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Business Bridge's responsibility
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Employer's responsibility
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- To visit the employer on-site to:
- Explain Business Bridge process and operating procedures
- Complete a health & safety questionnaire
- Discuss business needs and define project(s)
- Check the feasibility of the project and, if necessary, signpost the employer to a different provider
- Provide the student and employer with a copy of the Student/Employer Agreement and Action Plan to be completed at the start of the project
- To conduct an informal meeting with the student candidate to asses their skills and suitability for the project
- To send student details to the employer with a view to setting up a first meeting/interview
- To keep both the student and employer informed of project progress
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- To be registered as an employer and have requisite public and employer liability insurance
- To employ the student on a temporary and pay them regularly
- To have a designated contact within the organisation with a clear understanding of the project and skills required, who will deal with the students candidate
- To approve/amend the project brief
- To be prepared to make a decision on the candidates suitability for the role within a reasonable time period (3 working days)
- The final decision on a student(s) suitability to undertake the work rests with the employer
- To be prepared to countersign the Student/employer Agreement and contribute to the Project Action Plan
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- To contact the company and student by phone/email once a month to review progress against the Project Action Plan
- To be available to offer guidance and support to the student or company
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- To provide an introduction to company including any special safety procedures that must be followed
- To devote a designated time each week to discuss progress with the students and review/amend deadlines accordingly
- To be aware of the academic commitments of the student e.g. exam periods
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- To evaluate the project from both participants' perspectives
- To define further project(s) with the company
- To develop and maintain a lasting working relationship with both the student and the employer
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- To be available for a post experience evaluation
- to be prepared to develop a lasting working relationship with Business Bridge
- To be prepared to act as a referee for the student
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