Early Careers Employer Survey Publication 2025

Work Placement and Summer Internships

Work Placement, a component of academic degrees or training programmes, enables students to apply their academic knowledge and skills in a professional environment relevant to their field of study. This structured experience is based on a tripartite agreement between the employer, the student, and the Higher Education Institution (HEI), typically lasting between 3 to 12 months, and often includes academic credit and remuneration. This year, 83% of employers surveyed

reported offering Work Placement opportunities, up from 81% last year, indicating continued strong support for integrated learning experiences. Summer internships have also increased, with 64% of employers offering these short-term opportunities, compared to 56% in the previous year. These upward trends reflect a growing commitment to providing practical, hands-on experience for students and graduates across sectors.

Average annualised salary paid by your organisation to work placement students starting in 2024/25 € 26,773

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