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At CRC we are passionate about helping students to gain the skills they need to progress in their chosen career. Our vision is that all students will secure jobs and progress in their careers as a result of the skills, knowledge and confidence they have developed whilst studying with us.
Work & Industry Placements
We work with over 1,500 employers across the region to train and develop their people, and many offer work experience and industry placements to you. Those on vocational study programmes will have work experience as part of the course, and for some this will be a full industry placement where during term time, you will spend two days a week on placement.
This puts you steps ahead when applying for roles as you will be able to reference real-world job experience and valuable skills employers are seeking. Plus you get to sample working life in chosen professions and sectors helping you identify what suits you.
FAQs
How many hours will I spend on an Industry Placement?
As part of the Industry Placement initiative you will be required to undertake approximately 315 hours experience in the workplace.
Do I have to complete an Industry Placement?
All our courses are focused around developing your skills and knowledge ready for the workplace. Therefore this opportunity to complete a placement is available to all our students
Some courses will require students to complete a placement to pass their course. You will be informed of this during the enrolment process.
I don’t have a CV, how do I write one?
We understand CVs can be difficult to approach if you have never written one before. Our Careers and IAG team can support you in writing your CV.
Our CV builder is also available for you to use as a template.
When will I go on my placement?
Full time courses at Cambridge Regional College are 3 days a week, leaving 2 days a week for industry placement and students will only be expected to work at their placements during term time.
Useful Documents
Industry Placement Presentations
Careers Support
Exploring your options and finding the right career path for you can be daunting. Our expert careers advisors can provide you with impartial information, advice and guidance to help you make informed decisions about your next steps.
They can offer you a range of support including:
- 1:1 appointments with a fully qualified careers adviser
- Drop in services at both campuses
- Careers information and advice on The Hub Online
- Job searching which is tailored to your careers goals
- Help with creating and updating your CV
- Help with choosing what to do after you programme finishes
- Support with writing university applications and personal statements
- Online course information via Live Chat on the CRC website
Take our Careers Quiz
To help find your perfect career and how to get there, visit our Careers Coach tool and take a short quiz to see what careers would suit you best.
