If you’re not sure what a T Level industry placement is, you at least owe it to your business to read a quick summary, especially as the government offers a £1,000 payment for each student you host.

What are T Levels?

T Levels are a new technical programme for 16 to 19-year-olds that are the equivalent to three A Levels. A unique part of a T Level is the completion of a high-quality industry placement with an employer – of at least 315 hours, or approximately 45 days – where students will build the knowledge, skills and confidence they need in a workplace environment.

See our quick guide to learn more about T Levels and the £1,000 incentive >

Help young people prepare for work

Local employers cite a lack of work-readiness among school leavers, a view outlined in the first-of-its-kind Buckinghamshire Local Skills Report.

By offering industry placements, employers can directly help to boost young people’s work-readiness, confidence and skills. This directly improves the local talent pool available to employers.

It’s a win-win for businesses and students!

Learn more about hosting an industry placement

Contact our Business Support Team to discuss offering T Level industry placements: 01494 927130 / BusinessSupport@bbf.uk.com

Local students looking for digital and science-related placements

The Buckinghamshire College Group is reminding Buckinghamshire Business First members about the £1,000 incentive for providing students with an industry placement, and is asking businesses in certain specialties and sectors if they can step forward.

Currently, students studying for the following T Levels are in need of a business to offer them an industry placement:

• Digital Production, Design and Development
• Network Cabling 
• Laboratory Science

The students can be with you for a minimum of 45 days, which can be spread over several weeks or months. Students must start with your business before July 2022 and complete their 45-day placement by July 2023. Placements are delivered in the workplace and cannot be offered through remote-working.

What can the £1,000 pay for?

There are no restrictions on what the funds can pay for – employers may choose to use the money to:

• enhance the placement experience for the student
• buy equipment for students to use in the workplace
• train staff on how to supervise and/or mentor placement students

This is an ideal opportunity for you to invest in your future workforce and provide great work experiences for young students.

If you are interested in offering industry placements in the specific areas outlined above, please call 07554 552324 or email: placements@buckscollegegroup.ac.uk