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If you have any questions around careers & progression at BCoT, contact us: careers@bcot.ac.uk 

Industry placements are a key element of the 16 -18 study programme, to gain experience with a relevant employer in your chosen field. An industry placement provides a great opportunity for you to get a taste of working life and see where your course could take you in the future. It will improve your understanding of your course, and enhance your employability skills including time management, networking and teamwork.

THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK

For a positive career you need to (click the arrow for more information): 

GROW

THROUGH LIFE

Grow throughout life by

learning and reflecting on yourself, your background, and your strengths.

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CREATE OPPORTUNITIES

Create opportunities by being proactive and building positive relationships with others.

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EXPLORE POSSIBILITIES

Explore the full range of possibilities open to you and learn about recruitment processes and the culture of different workplaces.

BALANCE LIFE AND WORK

Balance your life as a worker and/or entrepreneur with your wellbeing, other interests and your involvement with your family and community.

MANAGE YOUR CAREER

Manage your career actively, make the most of opportunities and learn from setbacks.

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SEE THE BIG PICTURE

See the big picture by paying attention to how the economy, politics and society connect with your own life and career. 

INDUSTRY PLACEMENT COORDINATORS

Students meet the Industry Placement  Co-ordinator for their area at the start of the academic year and will see them regularly in tutorial groups or 1-2-1s thereafter to discuss opportunities and support students to secure  their industry placement with employers. 

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JASMINE ROBERTS

jasmine.roberts@bcot.ac.uk​

CHARLOTTE GARDNER

charlotte.gardner@bcot.ac.uk​

LOUISE HANNEY

louise.hanney@bcot.ac.uk​

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We work with a wide range of local and national employers to make sure you get the best opportunities. As part of your course, you will hear from guest speakers about career opportunities, the latest technologies and how they got into the industry. Speak to your Industry Placement Co-ordinator for support in finding a placement.

 

Some of our employer links include:

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