Following the introduction of T Levels, at the start of the 2019 academic year, we will be providing 45-day work experience placements to students from Barnsley College undertaking a T Level course.

T levels are a new route for school leavers to take after they finish their GCSE’s. Developed in collaboration with employers, T-levels offer students a mixture of classroom learning and ‘on-the-job’ experience during an industry placement.

We have previously worked in partnership with Barnsley College to provide work experience placements for Level 3 Construction & the Built Environment students on site in Barnsley. Their time spent on-site showed students first-hand experience of life on a construction site, with each two-week placement giving insights in the Commercial, Project Management, Design & Planning Departments roles on the Met Centre and new Library @ the Lightbox.

On behalf of the staff here at Barnsley College, I wish to express my gratitude to you for taking students on placement this academic year. There is no substitute for work experience and your help is much appreciated.

Mathew Upton, Work Placement Co-ordinator, Barnsley College

Barnsley College are a key partner in The Glass Works project. The project is a once in a lifetime opportunity for these students to contribute to a project in their home town, whilst gaining valuable work experience.

Ryan O’Loughlin, Project Director, Henry Boot Construction