The college is committed to supporting its local community and its businesses; work experience and industry placements can help fill skills gaps in the short term while allowing you to see how potential employees suit your organisation’s culture.
In addition, it provides young people who are studying a technical qualification with practical experience directly related to their course, helping prepare them for the world of work.
As a college, we are dedicated to supporting our students in developing the confidence and skills they require for their future careers, which we achieve with the support of employers. First-hand experience of the workplace is vital to a student’s training and development, and we hope you will be able to support our work experience programme, enabling our students to achieve their qualifications.
What is an industry placement?Â
An industry placement is a key component of a T Level course – a new qualification for 16-19-year-olds designed in collaboration with employers. T Level students spend 80% of their course time in the classroom, gaining the skills employers require. Unlike traditional work experience, industry placements offer a longer, more structured opportunity for young people to develop real-world skills and make a meaningful contribution to your organisation. Each placement lasts a minimum of 315 hours (approximately 45 days).
Becoming a guest speaker is a great way to promote your profession, your company and yourself as a professional person. You can inspire the next generation and network with some potential future recruits, contact the college to find out more:
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There are a few things which you will need to commit to, which include:
There are a few things which you will need to commit to, which include:
Students on industry placements bring with them enthusiasm, good subject knowledge and skills to support your business.
We are looking for employers to provide industrial placements in the following sectors and roles:
We will support you at every stage of the process, from making sure that students are ready to go on a placement, to checking in with you to see how students are progressing, making sure you have everything necessary in place for the student. Â
The placement is part of a young person’s Study Programme, so there is no requirement to pay them. However, employers can optionally pay students or support with costs if you wish.
The college support students with costs of transport/clothing to attend industry placements. The college will also fund a DBS/CSCS card to allow students to access placements.
It’s simple to become an industrial placement employer. All you need to do is contact us:
Peterborough – work.experience.pbo@ieg.ac.uk or call 01733 863080
Stamford – work.experience.smd@ieg.ac.uk or call 01780 484362
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