Work Experience
The work experience team support all students seeking meaningful work experience opportunities. The team source a wide range of companies tailored to students’ interests, availability and location. Work experience is essential for developing confidence, gaining valuable employability skills, identifying possible career paths, enhancing CVs and personal statements, and securing apprenticeships and part-time jobs. Opportunities include employer visits, shadowing opportunities, block placements or regular placements throughout the year. The team organises over 1400 placements annually and has built solid relationships with local and national employers.
Key benefits of work placements.
- Develops essential skills – Work placements help students to develop a range of skills essential for the workplace, such as communication, organisation, time management and interpersonal skills.
- Provides content for CVs, personal statements and job applications – Placements in a real workplace relevant to the college course provide useful content for future applications and can help students stand out from others.
- Increases independence and self-confidence – On placement, students will work with new people and may work independently on tasks or contribute to the team on specific projects.
- Helps support career decisions - A placement provides insight into a specific sector and different job roles, and can be key in making career choices.
Industry Placements (T Levels)
Each T Level is equivalent in size to 3 A Levels and helps young people develop the knowledge, attitude, and practical skills to thrive in the workplace. At the heart of each course is an industry placement that every T Level student completes, lasting a minimum of 315 hours (the Early Years T Level requires 750 hours). Industry placements give the employer a unique opportunity to help develop new talent in their industry and prepare young people for work. Placements often develop into an apprenticeship or paid employment.
Placements can be in a wide range of companies, and Shrewsbury College conducts thorough checks to ensure all settings are safe and appropriate for our students.
For more information, please contact the team