Industry Placements

Can you offer work experience?

Undertaking work-based learning opportunities is vital in helping our students develop the skills needed to succeed in the world of work. You can offer our students work experience from as little as one week, up to 60 days. Our dedicated industry placements and work experience team is on hand to guide you through the whole process.

We are always looking for guest speakers from industry to come in and share their experiences with our students, attend our careers fairs and carry out mock interviews.

How does it work?

Industry placements and work experience are relatively easy to set up. We will undertake a workplace risk assessment to ensure our students are placed in a safe environment. You will need to provide a copy of your employer liability insurance.

We will talk you through the process of work experience, including student expectations, your responsibilities and discuss details of what work the student will be doing on placement. During the placement you will be asked to provide regular feedback on the student.

Supported internships.

We work in partnership with you to support people aged 16-25 with a disability, into paid employment. This hands-on 12-month, training programme is based mainly in the workplace. The programme ensures both the employer and intern are fully supported to ensure a positive experience for all.

For an average business, 20% of your customers are disabled people. A workforce that reflects the diverse range of customers it serves, and the community in which it is based, is beneficial for businesses. Working alongside a young person with a learning disability can increase your organisation’s understanding of your market. Furthermore, there is evidence that taking on someone with a learning disability can increase staff retention and reduce absenteeism.