KTP Associate

KTP is one of Europe’s leading graduate recruitment programmes. High calibre graduates are employed to work on specific projects of strategic importance to companies, whilst being supported by a dedicated academic supervisor, within an academic institution, in this case, the South West College. The Graduate will be supported by a supervisor at South West College throughout the Knowledge Transfer Project.



During the KTP, the Associate will manage a strategic project which is central to the company’s development needs. Associates earn a realistic industry salary and are also able to receive further skills and qualifications, A staff development budget is available of £4,000, whilst having the support of an experienced academic supervisor from the College.


All graduates spend around 10% of their time in training and development and are offered the opportunity to gain a Diploma in Management. Although this project runs for 2 years, over 70% of Associates are offered employment by their host company on completion. For more information, visit https://www.ktp-uk.org/