Shell Step

What is Shell Step?
Shell Step helps small and medium-sized business to develop their potential by providing the high level skills and enthusiasm of the UK’s brightest undergraduates.
How does Shell Step work?
An undergraduate with the profile and skills that match your needs will be assigned to you for 8 weeks over the summer. They will give their full attention to a problem or challenge that you do not have the time or resources to focus on in-house.

Shell Step sources the highest calibre students with the right skills and knowledge to help your business. The fresh ideas brought by these students often offer innovative solutions to problems and many companies have been so impressed that they offer permanent employment after graduation.

How much does it cost?
The total cost for the 8 week project, including student’s training allowance, is £1,600.

What can Shell Step do for my business?
Taking on a student this scheme can help your business to:
  • Set up and improve IT systems
  • Develop marketing strategies
  • Analyse production methods
  • Innovate new product concepts
  • Research markets and behaviour

To view what one business thought of his Shell Step Summer Placement student click here.

97%   of businesses said their expectations were met or exceeded.

96%   said it would have a positive impact on their future business performance.

96%   said the benefits were equal to or exceeded the cost of taking part.


For businesses based in London, the London Development Agency has substantial funding available for businesses with innovative projects. Contact us for further information.

Click here to read how Databac used the Shell Step scheme to benefit their business.

Learn how one student generated tens of thousands of pounds for the business he was placed with.

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