Work Placements

As part of your studies you will have the opportunity to undertake a Work Experience Placement.

This may include:

• Learning in simulated work environments, e.g. a salon within a college with paying clients • Presentations from previous students who have moved into employment • Enterprise activities • Paid part-time employment • Volunteering in a social enterprise or charity • Pitches to peers and expert advisers • Employer presentations • Mentoring and coaching • Practicing interviews • Employer-led master classes • Site visits • Careers events Work experience is a great opportunity to develop your employability skills, and it may even be your first opportunity to spend time in a real workplace. As such, it provides an opportunity to learn more about your industry, helping you to meet your career aspirations after College.

Here are some of the key benefits of undertaking a work experience placement:

• Develop employability skills • Practical experience in the industry you wish to work in • Opportunity to apply your learning and skills, helping to improve your knowledge and understanding • Enhance your CV, improving future job opportunities

The College Work Placement Programme varies from course to course, and the timing of your work placement will be scheduled to fit in with your programme of study.

Further information about the Work Placement Programme will be given to you once you have enrolled, but in the meantime if you have any questions, please contact: