Hire a Student Entrepreneur
Businesses are always evolving and need to adapt to new challenges and opportunities. During growth phases or when specific expertise is needed, finding the right personnel can be challenging. But the solution might be simpler than you think – hire a student!
By partnering with students, your company gains access to a pool of enthusiastic and knowledgeable talent ready to bring fresh ideas and current expertise. Whether you need support for a specific project, research, or to cover additional workforce needs for a limited time, a student could be the flexible resource you’re looking for.
We connect students and businesses
Students play a vital role in Science Park’s mission to link people, ideas, and businesses. Our goal is to connect today’s and tomorrow’s entrepreneurs, from large corporations to small enterprises.
Jönköping University, JU, attracts talented and ambitious students from all over the world. Science Park Jönköping, partly owned by JU, collaborates with students through various channels, including academic courses and student associations.
We cultivate a network of motivated students with diverse academic and cultural backgrounds, and varying levels of experience:
- Students eager to apply their academic knowledge through internships
- Students seeking thesis projects, part-time/full-time jobs, and summer positions
- Students running their own consulting businesses
How does it work?
By completing the form below, we can sort and select a suitable group of students. We inform them about the opportunity and pass along your contact details.
Tasks for a student might include:
Analysis of market/customer/environment/competitors/employees/profitability/logistics
Creating a business plan/marketing plan
Campaign planning.
Graphic design and web development
Programming.
CAD/CAM.
Lighting design, imaging, photography.
Project management.
Content for social media.
What You Get
You’ll have immediate access to a network of students with relevant skills. Science Park can also assist with legal documents, such as templates for contracts.
The students we connect with companies have not been through a recruitment or vetting process. It’s essential for the company to meet with the student to determine if they are the right fit for the role and the organization.
How Much Does It Cost?
We provide this matchmaking service free of charge for small and medium-sized businesses in Jönköping County. If you’re looking to hire a student for a project, we recommend a wage between 150 to 250 Swedish Krona per hour (excluding VAT), depending on the job level and the student’s level of experience.
How to Register a Task for a Student Entrepreneur?
Register your task using the form below. Briefly explain the type of expertise you need, the details and duration of the assignment, and provide a contact person from your company. After that, a business developer from Science Park will reach out to you to match you with a suitable student.
Do you want to know more about the setup?
