INDUSTRY PLACEMENTS
Preston College offers industry placement and work experience opportunities on most of our courses, providing valuable experience in the workplace. Students have the opportunity to work with employers and develop their skills through projects, guest lectures and workshops, helping them understand how the knowledge and skills they gain at college can be applied in the workplace.
Industry placements and work experience are not just opportunities to test your skills in a real working environment; they can also lead to future employment opportunities. The Industry Placement Team and your tutors will support you in securing a suitable placement.
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BENEFITS OF INDUSTRY PLACEMENTS • Develop your interview technique and confidence • Develop your employability skills and improve your CV • Learn new technical skills and prepare for the demands and expectations of the workplace • Learn networking and create your own network to gain employment opportunities • Help you make an informed decision on your career • Improve your maturity, confidence, and self-reliance.
98% of students
believe that their placement(s) were valuable to their development
STUDENT PROFILE
MYA STUDIED Level 3 Public Services
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My work experience was volunteering at the British Heart Foundation. This experience has strengthened my career prospects and reaffirmed my desire to have a career that helps people and contributes to society.
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