Employment hORIZONS: For Employers
Offering work experience opportunities to young people enables employers to access the range of talents and unique skills and insights young people bring. It also provides opportunities for existing staff to supervise and mentor young people, helping to develop their management and other professional and personal skills.
If your an employer and would like to provide a placement to our program, we would love to hear from you.
|
|
Benefits to Employers
- Discover Talent: Tap into undiscovered talent to meet business needs.
- Diversify Workforce: Bring fresh perspectives and problem-solving approaches.
- Cost-Effective: Save on recruitment costs.
- Reputation Boost: Improve your company’s reputation, disability confidence and support ESG strategies.
- Committed Workforce: Benefit from job matching and a dedicated workforce.
How Can Employers Get Involved?
- Work Industry Placements: Offer students regular work experience, ranging from a few hours to 5 days per week, tailored to both student and business needs.
- Employer Talks: Visit our college to share insights about your industry.
- Business Visits: Host our students at your company to provide a firsthand look at the workplace and various roles.
- Student Projects: Engage our students in projects that enhance their skills and teamwork.
What to expect
You are interested in taking part, then get in contact with our Work Placement Officer. They will have a very friendly chat with you and discuss your needs and the types of placements you would like to provide. They will discuss and agree a schedule that suits your business and also meets our students needs.
Contact us, for more information about:
You are interested in taking part, then get in contact with our Work Placement Officer. They will have a very friendly chat with you and discuss your needs and the types of placements you would like to provide. They will discuss and agree a schedule that suits your business and also meets our students needs.
Contact us, for more information about:
- Placement Duration: Flexible hours or days per week, ideally a regular, longer-term commitment.
- Supervision: Students need to be supervised at all times.
- Payment: Students appreciate the opportunity and gain valuable experience.
- Risk Assessment: Provided by Riverside College.
- Insurance: Your employer liability insurance should cover our students.
- Costs: No costs involved; you may save on recruitment expenses.
