Work Experience for Students
Work Experience for Students
Many students are given the opportunity to participate on work experience as part of their studies in the college. This is an integral part of the learning experience on offer in the college and several students have gained future employment from their placement.
The college has established numerous invaluable links with employers over the years and also has access to Data Ireland the largest current database of employers in Ireland. Some classes are also doing a pilot scheme with Careers Portal which is proving to be a valuable tool for the students involved.
Some students gain work experience throughout the academic year, while others take part in work placement over 2 weeks or a minimum of 60 hours. While on placement all students are fully insured by the college.
The importance of Work Experience lies in the fact that: |
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| It provides an opportunity to experience a real work environment increasing your skills and knowledge. | |
| It challenges students to experience working conditions and regulations in the real world. | |
| It provides a valuable link between the College and world of employment. | |
| It allows students to get the practical experience and apply the knowledge and learning that they have acquired during their course to the work environment. | |
| Many students are offered employment on foot of their diligent application to work experience. | |
| Help you grow your professional network. | |
| It can be added to your CV to help in career progression. | |
New Work Experience for Students
Virtual Work Experience-in conjunction with WorkDay and FIT
From Jan 9th-Jan 20th the IT students in Douglas Street [...]
work experience for Game Design Classes Level 5+6 November 14th -18th 2022
For the week of November 4th - 18th the course [...]
New Work experience positions
New Work Experience positions will be advertised here. The college has established numerous invaluable links with employers over the years and also has access to Data Ireland the largest current database of employers in Ireland
Work Experience for the Attention of Employers
Work Placement in Cork College of FET-Douglas Street Campus
Douglas Street Campus would like to invite any employer to participate in our QQI Level 5 and our QQI Level 6 Work Placement Programme for our students. The Work Placement Programme for Level 5 courses is arranged over two weeks in November and February. For Level 6 courses the Work Placement Programme runs weekly (1 to 2 days per week) for the academic year. While on placement, all students are fully insured by the college.
There are many benefits for employers who wish to participate in the work placement programme.
BENEFITS |
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| Acquire reliable, competent and enthusiastic extra assistance | |
| Opportunity to train/evaluate potential employees | |
| Prepare students for future work | |
| Acquire additional support for your company when required e.g. during busy periods | |
What can you expect from our students? |
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| To maintain the standards and traditions of the college | |
| To uphold the professional standards and expectations of the employer | |
| To attend punctually and agree to be flexible | |
| To develop vocational, practical and personal skills in their role | |
| To work diligently on tasks assigned by the employer | |
Work Placement Form
If you would like to register your interest in taking on any of our students for work placement, please click on the link below and complete the short form.