Students' Summer Internships at SLC

Five Glasgow University students are spending their summer at the Student Loans Company, completing internships and gaining on-the-job experience.

Software engineering students Cameron Bennett and Corey Magdziarz and computing science students Ryan Smith, Robb McQuiston and Noshin Saiyara are working at the Company’s Glasgow headquarters.

They are each assigned to a different department to develop skills and knowledge during the paid placement programme, including digital repayment, further education and project management. 

Bernice McNaught from the Student Loans Company said: “As a major employer in Glasgow, we’re delighted to offer five students a twelve week-long internship with us this summer.

“During their time with us they will get hands on experience of what it's like to work in a business area that is relevant to their studies which will help them get a head start in their own careers.”

This is the third intake since SLC’s internship programme started in 2016 and two previous interns have already secured permanent positions within the Company after completing their studies.

Robb McQuiston, who is in his final year of studying for an honours degree in Computing Science at Glasgow University, said: “I am planning to pursue a career as a software developer and applied to SLC’s internship programme as I was interested in discovering how large scale software projects were developed and co-ordinated across various teams to provide real solutions.

“It’s been a great experience so far and I’ve been learning how to use several new technologies. My colleagues have been very willing to explain new concepts to me and help me understand what their role entails.”

To find out more about opportunities at the Student Loans Company follow us on LinkedIn and visit: www.slc.co.uk/careers.