Reasons why your business should get involved with T-Levels

It’s T-Levels Week and along with the rest of the nation, we’re celebrating the achievements of students, educators and employers involved in T-Level qualifications. At Cambridge Regional College (CRC), we are proud to celebrate the positive impact of T-Levels and we extend a heartfelt thank you to the many employers who have supported our students with placements, workplace visits, guest talks, and other opportunities to explore the World of Work.

What Are T-Levels?
T-Levels are two-year Level 3 qualifications, equivalent to A Levels. They have been designed in collaboration with employers to equip young people with industry standard knowledge, skills and aptitudes to progress into skilled employment, apprenticeships or further study.

Every T-Level student must complete an industry placement of a minimum of 315 hours (45 days) to apply their learning in a real workplace setting. Employers play a crucial role in shaping the skills and work readiness of these young people.

Why Host an Industry Placement?
Supporting an industry placement brings multiple benefits to businesses:

• Attract fresh talent with motivated young people bringing imaginative and innovative ideas.
• Strengthen recruitment pipelines, reducing the need for lengthy hiring processes.
• Address skills shortages by equipping young people with the expertise your industry needs.
• Develop your team by giving existing staff mentoring and management opportunities.
• Enhance diversity and creativity within your workforce.
• Give back to your community and foster local partnerships.
• Trial future employees without commitment, saving on recruitment costs.

(Source: HM Government, T-Levels Employer Guide, 2021)

How Can Employers Get Involved?
This year, we’re particularly keen to connect with employers in the construction industry to help shape the next generation of Quantity Surveyors, Architectural Technicians, and Project Managers.

We’re also starting to plan for placements in sectors such as:

• Construction (Design, Surveying & Planning)
• Digital (Production, Design & Development)
• Healthcare
• Education & Early Years
• Engineering & Manufacturing
• Legal Services
• Management & Administration

Interested employers can contact us for an informal chat at to learn how to get involved.

Beyond T-Levels: Supporting the World of Work
We always welcome contacts from employers interested in engaging with our students. Your role is vital in helping them develop skills relevant to local industries, so we have a range of options for you to get involved, whatever your capacity.

• Guest speakers – Share your expertise, career journeys and industry expertise to inspire the future generation.
• Project briefs – Have an initiative you’d benefit from some fresh perspectives on? Collaborate with our students.
• Site visits – Welcome students for a one-off visit to your workplace, showcasing your facilities and company culture to prospective future employees.
• Work experience placements – Welcome students to join your company for a short-term placement.

Work experience is an important element of learning and development for students; one that contributes towards their future employment. After all, today’s work experience candidates are tomorrow’s employees. Work experience provides learners with a better understanding of the workplace, boosting their confidence, and allowing them to engage with their local business community in a positive way.

Hear it direct from employers:

WoW! “Smashed it!” Two Computing students who completed work placement at Huntingdon District Council last year have successfully progressed to a career at the company. They had an “immediate impact”, performing “well above expectations”.  A huge thank you to HDC for supporting our students!

Will you be the next employer to shape a young person’s future and gain a talented employee?

Get Involved Today
If you’d like to support the next generation of skilled professionals, our World of Work team is here to help.

Contact us at to explore how we can work together to prepare students for the future of work.

World of Work – Cambridge Regional College