At the Aberdeen Business School, Robert Gordon University, placement is an invaluable part of many courses, with many students referring to this element as the highlight of their education. The main aim is for our students to develop key employability skills, build up practical, industryrelevant experience and relate the theory gained from University to the workplace, giving them a taste of what their future careers might be like. We have been extremely fortunate to work with Butler Search Group (BSG) since 2013, and now count them as one of our most supportive placement providers. To date, BSG has kindly hosted ten of our students studying BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management and BA (Hons) International Tourism Management in various five-star country clubs on the east coast of America. The service afforded to these students by both Rasheeda and Frank Butler is second to none. They support students through the initial interview stage, to assisting in obtaining their visas, arranging travel, and placing students according to their individual skills and experience to ensure they will receive an unforgettable experience, all of which makes my job as a Placement Officer very easy. Once the student is successfully placed, this support does not stop, as Rasheeda and her team are always available to mentor and assist the student every step of the way. Robert Gordon University is constantly rated in the top five for graduate recruitment in the UK, and this is primarily due to support received from such organisations as Butler Search Group. Rasheeda is very generous with her time, personally coming on campus to meet with our students at the start of each academic year. We are very thankful to BSG for their generosity and support of all our students, and we hope that this will become a long-standing and fruitful relationship. This is exactly the type of placement experience that our BA(Hons) International Hospitality/Tourism Students are looking for, one that will be invaluable in advancing their future employability within this industry sector. Linda Leslie Student Placement Officer Aberdeen Business School

We have worked with Butler Search Group (BSG) since 2012, and have formed a strong relationship with them. They have placed our students at various country clubs in Florida, and Rasheeda Butler and her team do everything to make the experience successful and worthwhile. If we have any issues, Rasheeda responds immediately and manages to sort things out, very professionally and honestly. BSG takes away any worries that I may have about sending students overseas including visa processes and pastoral issues. The students are very well looked after and I would never hesitate to promote BSG as a good provider of placements overseas. I look forward to working with BSG for many years to come. Christine A. Hopper Faculty of Business & Law Northumbria University

Bournemouth University has worked with Butler Search Group (BSG) for many years, and has always been very impressed with the level of service and attention afforded to our students. BSG provides excellent opportunities for our degree students to undertake their industrial placement year in some fantastic properties, offering great experience and training. Our students speak very highly of the personal care and attention that Rasheeda Butler gives them and it is invaluable to the university that our students are looked after in such a way. From start to finish, Rasheeda treats every student like her own. She makes the process of visa application, flights and accommodation simple and seamless, ensures they are comfortable and happy when they arrive and encourages them to get the most out of their time in America, from both professional and personal perspectives. When our students return to university for their final year, their relationship with Rasheeda continues. This relationship is unique and is based on true friendship and the willingness to help and support our students with their careers. Many return to America after graduation, to further their career and continue their relationship with Rasheeda. Bournemouth University hopes to continue working with BSG in the future, offering great opportunities in America with a business partner that is trustworthy, professional and friendly. Simon Thomas Senior Academic Bournemouth University

Butler Search Group has been offering work placements to our students since 2013. They arrange the whole recruitment process, from giving presentations and interviewing students to organising the J-1 visa process. The commitment that Rasheeda and her team give to students is second to none. Students benefit from their years of experience in the sector and we know that there is always someone on hand to support them. Not only do students develop their professional skills, they also enjoy local cultural and social occasions, which positively contribute to their personal development. Annie Cripps Oxford Brookes University

Butler Search Group has allowed our Hospitality Management students to gain valuable, life-changing experiences during their placement. Students return with first class, professional training and development that will have a significant impact on their future careers. Portsmouth University has confidence that our students are able to take advantage of the excellent support network that Butler Search group provides. During six years of working in partnership with Rasheeda Butler, we have developed a strong understanding of the needs of the students, resulting in fabulous results year after year. A.E. Dunning, Placement Officer Portsmouth University

Internships are a vital component of our undergraduate degree programme, and over the years, Butler Search Group (BSG) has become a key partner in delivering quality, life-enhancing placement experiences for our students. BSG combines excellent contacts in the US market with a real commitment to the students, their education, and a genuine desire for them to have an outstanding experience. Marc Robertson Queen Margaret University Programme Leader, International Hospitality and Tourism Management

Hollings faculty, Manchester Metropolitan University, have had the privilege of knowing and working with Rasheeda Butler and Butler Search Group for several years. Throughout our ‘partnership’, our students, without exception, have had an amazing experience during their year-long internships in some of the most remarkable country clubs in the USA. Rasheeda calls the students her ‘kids’, and never a truer word was said. From her initial presentation each year on campus to our students, through their arrival and then during their time in the USA, Rasheeda and her team are there to support the students all the way. From a Placement Manager’s perspective, it is very reassuring to know that the level of service, quality and support BSG states they offer is absolutely what they do offer! Keep going, Team Butler! Nicky Smith Faculty Placement Manager, Principal Lecturer Manchester Metropolitan University

At Ulster University, we have been working with Butler Search Group (BSG) since 2007. Throughout this time, numerous Ulster students have completed top quality placements / internships at some of the best country clubs in the USA. Each one has been meticulously organised by Rasheeda Butler. BSG leaves no stone unturned to provide the student with that special experience. It is always a pleasure when our students return after the internship and seeing how they have developed wide ranging skills, coupled with growing maturity. This is certainly due to the hard work and diligence of Rasheeda and Frank Butler. Their professionalism is immense and the key to a quality working relationship is the passion that they have for the Hospitality Industry. Passionate, Committed, Dedicated, Thoughtful, Helpful… Can we say anymore? As the years have gone by, we are recommending more and more to our students, that if they want a fantastic Food and Beverage experience in the USA then they must apply through BSG. Gary Elliott Placement Coordinator Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management Ulster University

Butler Search Group (BSG) plays an important role in the recruitment of Swiss Education Group students in first-rate training programmes across America, and we are thankful to count them among our reliable and long-term partnerships. Rasheeda Butler is a true icon of the hospitality industry. With her limitless connections and close attention to personal details, I am confident that our students receive the best possible care from her, with access to incredible opportunities. With us since 2009 for the first edition of the International Recruitment Forum, we are looking forward to many more years of growth together! Ms. Vanessa Moret, IRF & Events Manager SEG, Swiss Education Group Montreux, Switzerland

Over the past few years, our department have been working with Butler Search Group (BSG) to enable some of our learners a chance to follow their dreams and work in the USA. Rasheeda Butler and her team at BSG show immeasurable support to these young people after they have completed the various courses with us and guides them as they take their first steps into the world of the Hospitality industry overseas. This opportunity is life changing for our learners and I am so glad that we now have this relationship with BSG, as it has improved the employment percentage direct out of college, which is priceless. Paul Robinson, FdSc Curriculum Leader – OA41a Programme Leader – NVQ Level Three Prof Cook Hospitality Department Grimsby Institute of Further & Higher Education