Succesful applicants will be given the opportunity to shadow CEOs from companies such as BT, PWC, ASOS, ITV the Cabinet Office and, starting this year, the University of Nottingham.

Applications for the process are open to graduates until Monday 6 January, Applications will be accepted alongside a 30 minute online exam which can take place till mid January. After which applicants will be shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.

This year for the first time Professor Shearer West, our Vice Chancellor will be taking part in the program allowing one of the successful graduates to shadow her and see what it’s like to be at the top of the University of Nottingham.

More than 500 CEOs have taken part in the scheme across 12 different countries. This year the scheme is partnering with programs such as Leonard Cheshire and Girls in Science in an effort to widen participation in the scheme.

Graduates from a range of backgrounds are encouraged to apply to experience a day in the life of a CEO with the scheme by Monday 6 January.