The Prize
A paid placement at JCB for a period of three months at a time to suit the winner during his or her Gap Year. If taken in the summer the period must be July to September inclusive (with a three week, unpaid, holiday in line with JCB's holiday period).
Sponsorship at University for the period of the Business Degree (circa £1,500 per annum), plus partial repayment of education fees after graduation, in line with the current undergraduate scheme, subject to certain conditions which will require the individual to:
- Take summer placements at JCB on an annual basis
- Be given automatic assessment centre opportunity and successfully compete for a coveted place on the JCB Undergraduate Year in Industry at JCB
- Be offered a role as a permanent employee and return to JCB within six months of completing your degree.
Criteria
The winner must have achieved an offer to read a Business related degree at an appropriate University.
The winner must follow the conditions that apply to successful applicants for JCB sponsorship i.e:
- Communication
- Practical Application
- Team Player
- Positions of Responsibility
- Planning
- Achievements
Should there be no one suitable for the prize it will be put into abeyance until the following year.