Such is the demand from students to enter this year's STEP scheme, organisers of it are appealing for more organisations to get involved.
A record 118 students have applied to take part in the scheme, which places them with public, private and third sector bodies to work on a project over the summer.
Organisations from the private sector are being particularly sought.
STEP Consultant Ian Moncrief-Scott says more projects are needed than the 35 which were undertaken last year:Clip 1
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