Employers

The assistance of the following industries is currently needed to support Work Placement:

• Automotive 
• Construction
• Business Services 
• Electrotechnology
• Entertainment
• Furnishings
• Hospitality
• Information Technology
• Metals and Engineering
• Primary Industries
• Retail Operations
• Tourism

Work placement assists Business and Industry Partners to:

• Promote local industries and associated career opportunities
• Increase their business profile within the community
• Meet recruitment needs by sourcing potential local candidates
• Offer advice, support and mentoring to young people
• Participate in special events and networks 

How Does An Employer Benefit From Hosting Students?

• gets you participating early on in the education, career development and vocational training of young people in your community

• gives you the opportunity to talk to students about your industry and the career and job directions you anticipate

• gives you some input into developing an enthusiastic and skilled workforce with the attitudes you want, especially for your industry 

• lets you identify young people with potential that might be interested in joining your industry

• raises the profile of your enterprise and develops more links for you with the local community

• provides your staff with good opportunities to increase their supervisory skills. For example, by developing and delivering the company’s induction for students and acting as a coach or mentor for students while they are on placement.