T Levels
Making students Future Ready, one placement at a time
Host a T Level student and benefit from motivated learners ready to contribute and grow – at no cost to your business.
With subjects ranging from business and digital to engineering and construction, placements provide valuable capacity while helping young people gain essential industry experience.
Support future talent development, explore potential employees, and help shape an industry driven alternative to A Levels.
Strategic impact for your business
Unlike apprenticeships, T Levels are an educational partnership where the student remains based at college for 80% of their time, giving you a cost-effective “extended interview” to trial new talent. These students may bring imaginative new ideas and energy to your business through a zero-cost talent pipeline.
Identify and nurture new talent for your business
Extra resource for projects of all sizes
Upskill staff with mentoring opportunities
Zero-cost recruitment model
Step 1
Designing the placement
Before a student ever sets foot on your premises, we ensure the placement is built for a specific purpose.
- Defining the role: our team works with you to identify a project or departmental need where a student can provide genuine support.
- Setting objectives: we co-create a structured ‘Learning Plan’ so you know exactly what the student aims to achieve and how their work contributes to your KPIs.
- Flexible scheduling: we determine the delivery model that suits your workflow, whether that’s a continuous 45-day block or 1-2 days per week over a longer period.
- Health & Safety setup: we provide a simple framework for risk assessments and ensure your Employer’s Liability Insurance is aligned for student hosting.
| Feature | SME / Small Business | Large Employer |
|---|---|---|
| Recruitment Fee | £0 with Nottingham College | £0 with Nottingham College |
| Student Salary | £0 (optional to pay) | £0 (optional to pay) |
| Government Support | ESF grants (up to £800) to cover PPE, DBS, or training costs | Support available to cover essential upfront placement costs |
| Staff Training | No cost to employer | No cost to employer |
Interested in partnering with us for T Level work placements? Fill out our enquiry form below and select the T Level that matches your industry/sector, and we'll be in touch with more details.
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