Industry Placements

Industry Placements give our students the chance to put into practice what they have learned. Students will spend a minimum of 45 days working for an employer in a role directly relevant to their course.

Through this they will gain technical skills, be more ready for the world of work, and have connections in order to secure a job after their course.

My British Airways Work Experience
by Natassia Ive

During my work experience I visited British Airways Headquarters, The Training Centre and Terminal 5. I had a tour of the Heritage Museum where I got to see British Airways history of 100 years, and how the aviation and the uniform has changed since. In the training centre, I got to see all of the simulators where the pilots and cabin crew train. I also got to speak to a lot of people in British Airways about what they do within the company and how they meet customer needs.

Read Natassia Ive’s Story

Benefits to the Employer

• Inspire the next generation to work in your industry.
• Address current and future skills shortages in your industry – grow your own workforce with the skills you’ll need in the future.
• Extra resources for your projects and day-to-day operations from students developing skills in a course relevant to your business and industry.
• Social value: share with stakeholders how your business has supported local young people into industry placements, improving their employability and progression opportunities.

What do Employers need to do?

• Provide at least a 45 day Industry Placement for a student on a course relevant to your Business
• The structure will be based on your needs and can consist of block and day release throughout the year.
• Ensure there’s a safe work environment and opportunities for the students to develop their skills.
• Provide a Line Manager to support, supervise and mentor the student

If you’d like to take on an Industry Placement student, or would like more information please contact us:

Tel: 01932 797798

Email: employers@brooklands.ac.uk