Industry Placements

Industry placements are a valuable opportunity to put your learning into practice and develop technical skills relevant to your vocational course.

They will enable you to finish your programme of study with the skills, knowledge and expertise that employers are seeking. At Henley, we have relationships with a broad range of employers and we’ll help you in finding the right placement. We then visit our students in the workplace to support and monitor their progress. When looking for a placement, the main thing is to keep an open mind. You might have your heart set on working for a particular company, but it’s equally important to land the right role that will offer the best experience. We have a dedicated Industrial Placement Coordinator who is available to give advice and guidance to students following this route.

Summer

Student Profile

Summer is studying a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel and Tourism. “As part of my course, I was lucky enough to take part in the Industrial Placement Programme. I knew Real Estate was the career path I wanted to go down, and with the help of my teacher, I was able to secure a place with Knight Frank in London. Working with Knight Frank showed me how much everyone enjoyed their jobs and I got to experience what the negotiators did on a day-to-day basis. During the placement, I had a taste of what it's like working in the sector and it helped me decide that it is the career pathway that I want to take. As a result of the placement, I have been offered a job in one of the Knight Frank offices as a Junior Lettings Negotiator, starting when I finish college. Doing this Industrial Placement has given me the opportunity to gain knowledge, as well as the employability skills required for real life work. I'm glad that I had the opportunity to take part in the programme.”