A Sheffield firm says it will cover the costs of students' accommodation if they quit university and join its ranks.
Creative agency Rise at Seven said many students' education was being disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic and they were being left with bills for accommodation they can't use.
Company boss Carrie Rose has appealed to young people to take a year out from university and join her firm, pledging to refund the costs of their accommodation if they do so.
The firm – which already offers perks that include free holidays and a bar in its offices - has grown 300% during lockdown, is expanding to the US and works with the likes of PrettyLittleThing, Game, Odeon and Playstation.
Ms Rose said: “I am a firm believer that the university experience is transformative, but in a world where the lifestyle, friendships and opportunities of uni are limited - why not offer young talent the chance to learn on the job?
‘ Right now, students find themselves paying rent for rooms they can’t use, learning remotely or shut in their accommodation - they didn’t sign up for this.
“We want to offer them an opportunity to take a break from University and join a global agency which prides itself on hiring the most enthusiastic, hungry and creative individuals to work on some of the world’s biggest brands.
“And if they fancy going back to uni afterwards, we will help them get there through our connections with unis across the country.”
