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 can lead to 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.
Industry Placements (T Levels)
Industry Placements offer employers a superb opportunity to test drive the talent of Level 3 students, undertaking T Level courses, during a minimum 315 hour placement over 45-60 days throughout the academic year. Employers offer students a placement that directly relates to their study programme and students benefit from embedding their college-based learning in real-time employer projects. For employers, it is a useful tool in resource planning, with Industry Placements often developing into an apprenticeship or paid employment opportunities.
Jobshop
We advertise local, seasonal, part-time, and full-time vacancies through the SCG Jobshop. We can also provide expert advice on applying for jobs, writing CVs, and developing your interview skills to maximise your chances of success. Don’t miss out on our annual jobs fair because it gives you direct access to recruiters.
If you would like to find out more about Industry Placements and discuss how they could benefit your business, please contact Meg Murphy on 01743 342347 or