In the medium term, the company can identify profitable returns from the completed partnership. In the long term, the company will have made a valuable investment in training and developing these graduates, who often become future employees at management level. They are often offered permanent contracts by the company at the end of the programme. Associates are encouraged to obtain a higher degree, mainly masters level by means of a learning contract, based on the unique nature of each programme at management level.
Associates earn a realistic salary during the partnership.
Increase staff expertise which feeds back into teaching. The partnerships provide a valuable source of external income.