What
A matching service for defined project work
Businesses tell us what needs to be done. We identify students who can deliver it, then place the work through a structured internship.
The Too Early Co. connects students from leading UK universities with businesses that have a clear piece of work to complete, from start-ups and scale-ups through to SMEs. We are not a general job board, and we do not run high-volume internship schemes.
Matching begins with the project brief. From there, assessment, shortlisting, and placement are all organised around that piece of work.
How the service works
Define the project(s)
Businesses submit a specific piece of work. The brief sets out the deliverable, tools, skills required, success criteria, and timeframe.
Course, then assessment
Every student completes the TEC Workplace AI Integration Course, developed with leading UK universities. A pass is required before they are shown to businesses. Candidates are then reviewed against the brief.
Present a focused shortlist
Businesses receive a short shortlist with clear evidence linked to the brief. Students move to interview where we believe they can have a real impact.
Deliver through an internship
Once both sides agree, onboarding is adapted to the business's tools and working methods. The placement runs as a structured project-based internship, in summer or during the academic year, depending on preference.