16 www.preston.ac.uk INDUSTRY PLACEMENTS Preston College has industry placement and work experience opportunities on the majority of our courses which provides valuable experience in the workplace. Learners have the chance to work with employers, developing skills for the workplace through projects, guest lecturers and workshops, helping them to understand how the skills they have gained at college can be transferred into the workplace. Industry placements and work experience hours aren’t just about testing your skills in a work environment, it can open doors to employment opportunities – just like it has for Callum and Gabrielle! The Industry Placement Team and your tutors will support you in securing a suitable placement. BENEFITS OF INDUSTRY PLACEMENTS • Develop your employability skills. • Learn new technical skills. • Learn employment skills. • Improve your CV ready for work. • Gain employment opportunities (Jobs, Apprenticeships, Experience). • Develop your interview technique and confidence. • Learn to network and create your own network. • Prepare for the demands and expectations in the workplace. • Help you make an informed decision on your career. • Improve your maturity, confidence, and self-reliance. 92% of students believe that their placement(s) were valuable to their development ” “ CALLUM Automotive, Level 1 Alumni & Current Apprentice at Croston MOT Centre Preston College has really helped me to develop my skills and since joining I feel that I have really matured and grown up. I completed my work experience at Croston MOT Centre, it’s how I got my apprenticeship. LEARNER PROFILE ” “ GABRIELLE Construction: Wall & Floor Tiling, Plumbing “I started on the Wall and Floor Tiling course and completed work experience as part of my course. My placement helped me to realise that I could earn additional money by adding plumbing to my skillset. With the help of my tutors and student manager I’m progressing to the plumbing course next year.” LEARNER PROFILE T-Level learners need to complete an industry placement of 315 hours.
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