At SMB College Group, one of our top priorities is to ensure that our young people leave college work ready, with the skills, knowledge and experience they need to have successful careers. In order to achieve this, we deliver courses and qualifications that align with the needs of employers and provide opportunities for students to get real life work experience.
Work/Industry Placements
As part of a full-time course, our students are expected to obtain work experience; we believe that allowing students to obtain a true insight into their industry through a work placement is priceless. These opportunities can be planned in advance, are flexible, and align with both our curriculum and our employers' needs. This ensures that what our students are learning in the workplace can be reflected in, and related to, their programme of study.
Placements can vary from one or two weeks to three months (as a part of T Level qualifications).
Why Take On A Work Experience Student?
- Give a young person the opportunity to get hands-on experience
- Utilise an extra pair of hands for real-life projects in your organisation
- Create career pathways for young people to join your company
- Utilise new, young, fresh ideas
How Else Can Businesses Can Get Involved?
There are many ways in which employers can share their expertise and support young people with obtaining valuable experience, allowing them to make informed career choices:
- We have our Employer Forums - you can read more about these here
- You can look at opportunities to take on an apprentice
- Mentoring a young person
- Being a guest speaker for our students
- Offering an industry visit
- Offering an employer-led project
- Support CV and interview workshops
- Work closely with us to provide work experience placements
I’m A Student Looking For Work Experience Opportunities
Contact one of the team, who will be delighted to help you find a placement that suits your needs (contact details below). Our specialist team can advise on the differnt types of placements as well as let you know about any current opportunities that we have.
Meet the Team!
Louise Whitemore
Careers & Work Experience Manager
Louise Whitemore is our Careers and Work Experience Manager. She is based across all 3 campuses and leads the team.
Outside of her commitments at the College, Louise enjoys Mauy Thai, going to gigs and festivals and being by the sea!
Lottie Wright
Careers & Work Experience Coordinator
Lottie Wright is based at our Brooksby Campus and covers Agriculture, Horticulture, Countryside Management and Equine.
In her spare time Lottie enjoys going to gigs, travelling and hanging out with her cat!
Elly Lambert
Careers & Work Experience Coordinator
Elly Lambert is based at our Brooksby Campus and is happy to help students discuss their careers and future.
Elly enjoys cooking, gaming, weight lifting and going to gigs!
Faye Gardner
Careers and Industry Placement Co-ordinator
Faye Gardner is based at our Brooksby Campus and covers Motor Vehicle, Brick Laying, Sport & UPS, Tigers and Land based Engineering.
Outside of work, Faye enjoys spending time with her family, going to gigs and festivals and baking.
Chloe Handford
Careers and Industry Placement Co-Ordinator
Chloe Handford is based at our Stephenson Campus and covers Business, Engineering, Automotive, Health & Social Care, and Hair & Beauty.
Outside of work, Chloe enjoys going for walks and spending time with her family.
Success Stories!
Tom Uwins is a Level 2 engineering student who completed 60 hours work experience at AC Valve Alliance, a local Engineering company. Tom spent two months at ACVA working on the shop floor across different departments. Tom worked hard and received great feedback from multiple managers. ACVA stated that the company ‘Were highly impressed with Tom’s commitment and enthusiasm for the role’.
Tom’s positive attitude and hard work have earned him the offer of an apprenticeship at the company, which he has accepted - and even a summer job in the meantime! Tom is extremely pleased with how his work experience has led to a fulltime opportunity that’s relevant to his course and overall career goals. Tom’s journey highlights the importance of work experience and the positive impact it can have on a students’ futures. Well done Tom, the college is very proud of you!
Get In Touch
Please contact us to discuss how we can work in collaboration to truly ensure we are preparing the next generation with the skills, knowledge, behaviours and ambitions needed for the world of work.
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