Every student undertakes work experience as part of their course - developing real skills with real employers, from local businesses to international opportunities.
Why Work Experience Matters
Work experience gives you an invaluable insight into the world of work. Learning happens in the classroom, workshop, and through real experiences with real employers.
Build Real Skills
Develop the practical and technical abilities employers are looking for. See how your learning applies in the workplace.
Explore Career Paths
Try different roles and industries to discover what excites you. Many students secure employment or apprenticeships with their placement employers.
Go Further
From local businesses to international placements through our Tuning Scheme—gain experience that stands out, whether in Doncaster or destinations like Thailand and Bali.
Types of Work Experience
All students
Standard Work Experience
- Develop employability skills in your chosen field
- Flexible hours to fit around your timetable
- Arranged with support from Work Placement Officers
- Explore career options hands-on
T-Level students
Industry Placements
- Substantial placement as a core part of your qualification
- Extended real-world experience with employers
- Counts towards your T Level qualification
- Structured learning objectives with regular reviews
Selected programmes
Extended Placements
- Substantial placement as a core part of your qualification
- Extended real-world experience with employers
- Counts towards your overall qualification
- Structured learning objectives with regular reviews
Go International with The Turing Scheme
Our international Turing Scheme offers you the chance to work on real projects around the world. Students in selected pathways are invited to participate.
How We Support You
You're not on your own. Our dedicated team helps you find the right placement and get the most from your experience.
Expert Guidance
A full team of Work Placement Officers will support you in finding work placement, ensuring you get the most out of your experience.
Wide Employer Network
We work with 500+ employers across construction, engineering, health & social care, business, media, sport, hospitality, and more.
Community Impact
Our students make a real difference—from developing skate parks to creating dignity smocks for elderly residents and running sports camps.
Make a Real Difference
Many of our students get involved in fantastic community projects that make a tangible impact. It’s work experience that matters.
Past projects have included:
Ready to find your placement?
Our Work Placement Officers are here to help you find the right opportunity.