Offering work-based learning opportunities for our students is vital in helping them develop the skills needed to succeed in the world of work. It is also a great opportunity for businesses to engage with local young talent and many of our students who have undertaken placements have gone on to secure employment with the company they worked in.
We have two types of placements:
- Work Experience Placements - these normally last 5 days that can be done in one week or spread to fit around your timetable.
- Industry Placements - these last for at least 45 days and are spread throughout the year. Time spent in the workplace takes place when you are not timetabled.
When organising a work experience placement for you we will carefully work with you to select the most appropriate candidate for your business needs. For example if you are working on a re brand, we will provide you with a student who has experience in working in in-design and can help you to reach your business goals.
We can provide students for placements with a variety of key skills to contribute to specific business departments and needs including:
- Business Administration
- Facilities / Office Management
- Hair & Beauty
- Art & Design
- Marketing
- Film, Media & Multimedia
- Games Design
- Computing & IT
- Construction, Electrical & Plumbing
Whether you are looking to offer a work experience placement or would like to come into college and talk to students about your sector, we are always keen to work with businesses and our dedicated work experience team is on hand to guide you through the whole process.
What Employers have to say...
"The projects we have worked on together so far have gone very well. South Thames College students have worked hard and proven themselves to be skilled and diligent on site. We’re confident that we are helping these students, particularly those who might be more at-risk of disengagement or less confident, progress in their construction career and develop themselves."
Tom Hague, Programme Director @ Volunteer It Yourself
"I have offered a number of placements to College learners ranging from social media management, to business development, and even running sports activities. I have always been keen to give young people the opportunity to develop their skills and confidence in a work setting. The partnership with the College has been a great support in developing my business presence, with us co-hosting a networking event for the Wandsworth Chamber of Commerce, and looking at more ideas for events in the future."
Marlon Commock, Founder & Managing Director @ McJones Group & Pulse Social
For enquires re: work experience students for your business please contact:
South Thames College: [email protected]
Merton College & Carshalton College: [email protected]
Kingston College: [email protected]
