Support for the Liverpool City Region

Based at the heart of one of the UK’s most dynamic cities, we play a huge part in the Liverpool City Regions (LCR) economic development through collaborative partnerships with regional employers. We have two award-winning programmes designed to support local businesses and grow talent in the LCR.

Liverpool Interns

Liverpool Interns

SME's can benefit from 80 hours work from a student or graduate, with full recruitment support from us - ideal for short-term growth-boosting projects.

LCR+

LCR+

A new and improved version of the LCR Grad Scheme, a successful ESF project the University of Liverpool delivered aimed at retaining graduate talent within SMEs in the Liverpool City Region.

The Professional Grad Programme students looking at the camera and smiling

Lead Liverpool

Lead Liverpool 2026 offers employers a high-impact development opportunity for early-career staff, giving them access to practical skills training, real employer insight, and a region-wide network of peers and professionals.

Attracting talent at Liverpool

Our students and graduates are always keen to meet employers, and we have many opportunities to connect employers and students on campus. If you want to raise the profile of your business or network with students directly, click here to get in touch and find out how.