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Partner With Us for Work Experience


Supporting our students on work placements brings real value to your business and strengthens the local workforce. Join 500+ employers already working with DN Colleges Group.

Benefits to Your Organisation

Work experience partnerships deliver tangible value for your business, your team, and the wider community.

Strengthen Your Recruitment Pipeline

Connect early with motivated local students and diversify your future workforce before they enter the job market.

Bring Fresh Perspectives

Students contribute new ideas, creativity, and up-to-date knowledge from their studies to challenge thinking.

Boost Employee Motivation

Staff gain leadership and mentoring experience, increasing engagement and job satisfaction across your team.

Raise Your Company Profile

Show stakeholders and the community how your business supports local young people and contributes to the economy.

Extra Support With Projects

Work experience students can assist with ongoing projects, improving efficiency and freeing up staff time.

Address Skills Shortages

Help shape the skills needed in Doncaster and the wider region by investing in learners' development.

500 +
Employer partners
3000 +
Students placed annually
15 +
Industry sectors
100 %
Placement support provided

Hear From Our Partners

“Taking on work experience students has been brilliant for our team. We’ve found fresh talent, given our staff mentoring opportunities, and two of our placements have gone on to become apprentices with us.”

Sarah Thompson HR Director, Example Engineering Ltd

How it Works

Getting started is straightforward. Our dedicated Work Placement team handles the details so you can focus on what matters.

1

Register Your Interest

Complete our short form with your business details and placement preferences.

2

We Match Students

Our team identifies suitable students based on your sector, requirements, and availability.

3

We Handle Paperwork

Insurance, health & safety checks, and agreements. We take care of the admin.

4

Welcome Your Student

Your student arrives ready to learn. We stay in touch throughout the placement.

Sectors We Work With

We place students across a wide range of industries. Whatever your sector, we can find motivated learners ready to contribute.

  • Construction & Trades
  • Engineering & Manufacturing
  • Health & Social Care
  • Business & Administration
  • Digital & IT
  • Creative & Media
  • Sport & Leisure
  • Hospitality & Catering
  • Retail & Customer Service
  • Hair & Beauty
  • Motor Vehicle
  • Childcare & Education
  • Agriculture & Animal Care
  • Public Services
  • Logistics & Warehousing

Get in Touch

Ready to offer a work experience placement? Complete the form and our Work Placement team will be in touch within 2 working days.

Phone 01302 553583

Email workexperience@dncolleges.ac.uk

Download Employer Info Pack (PDF)

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