Industry placements are a key element of the 16 -18 study programme, to gain experience with a relevant employer in your chosen field. An industry placement provides a great opportunity for you to get a taste of working life and see where your course could take you in the future. It will improve your understanding of your course, and enhance your employability skills including time management, networking and teamwork.
We work with a wide range of local and national employers to make sure you get the best opportunities. As part of your course you will hear from guest speakers about career opportunities, the latest technologies and how they got into the industry. Our students have heard from and gained industry placements with employers such as Vodafone, Cisco, Hampshire FA, and Hawk-Eye innovations (Sony).
Some of our course areas are linked with highly regarded companies and institutes in their industries such as Sandown Mercedes-Benz (Automotive), IMechE – Institute of Mechanical Engineers (Engineering) and Mike Taylor Education (Barbering)
An Industry Placement Coordinator is available daily in the Learning Hub between 10.00 and 1.00 to answer any questions students may have about industry placements.