We are passionate about preparing our young people to excel in the world of work.
We work with a range of businesses and industry professionals, across a range of sectors, to help ensure that our students leave us with the skills that they need and employers want.
We are continuously looking for new employers to join our professional network and provide intensive industry placements for our T Level students.
T Levels are a new technical qualification for young people aged 16-19 who've completed their GCSEs. Each T Level is equivalent to 3 A Levels.
Developed with employers, T Levels are designed to help young people to gain the knowledge, experience and practical skills need to thrive in the workplace.
T Level students spend 80% of their time in the classroom. The other 20% is spent on an industry placement, where they the skills they have learnt into action.
What are industry placements?
Industry placements are a shift from traditional work experience to a longer, more structured placement in the workplace for young people to develop real work skills and make a meaningful contribution to your organisation. Placements will last at least 315 hours (approx. 45 days) and can be over 2 years. They can also be completed in blocks of 2-6 weeks, or 1 day a week over a longer period, depending on the course and the industry requirements.
Highly skilled, work-ready students are here to build your business and create opportunities for your organisation. Our students can help grow your business, develop in-demand technical skills and contribute to socio-economic development.
find solutions for entry-level skills shortages
develop future talent for your business
capitalise on new ideas and a fresh perspective
help nurture and develop talent
increase capacity
extra resource for specific projects
bring in people with imaginative, new ideas and different skills
As T Levels roll out, employers across England are partnering with local colleges to do industry placements.
You can join this vocational revolution right now. Our students are ready to start placements in areas such as:
education and childcare
construction
digital and IT (from September 2023)
health and science
legal, accounting and finance
There are a number of ways we work with employers. Your input is invaluable. Find out more about how we work with employers to help young people get ready for the world of work.
We work with a number of companies and SMEs across a wide range of sectors on live projects. Previous projects include marketing projects with German manufacturer Cawo, Rose Bruford College and media projects with BT Sport.
Open up your workplace and invite our students to take part in week long workplace experiences so they can get a feel for working in sectors they wish to pursue a career in. You can also offer site tours and a day in the life experience offering one day work shadowing.
Bring our curriculum to life and inspire students through a range of public speaking and workshop events. We welcome talks from professionals about their jobs and their career journey. We also run a number of events throughout the year including our Open Days, Industry Insight events and Careers Fairs. You can also support students through mentoring and mock interview practice.
Young people need support to gain the skills employers need
Nearly a quarter of 17-23 year-old feel their education could better prepare them for work
44% of employers believe young people need better business and leadership skills.
47% of teaching staff are hoping for more opportunities for students to develop their employability
Employers across the UK say that they need a talent that is ready and qualified to enter the workforce
63% of UK organisations are currently experiencing a skills shortage
68% of employers found that they were unable to find candidates who were suitable for vacant roles
A quarter left a role open due to a lack of suitable candidates
Support your local community and contribute to your Corporate Social Responsibility or Social Value policy
An opportunity to develop the future workforce and spot potential talent
Raise the profile of opportunities within your sector
Network with other businesses and services
Collaborate to work on a project, solve a problem or complete a task
Raise the profile of the business and the work that you do
Develop your staff by mentoring and coaching students
