Work Experience with Cheshire College South & West
T Levels have been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses so that each course’s content is relevant to the industry and prepares students for the start of their career once they have achieved their qualification.
As part of each T Level qualification, students must complete an industry placement with an employer. You could benefit from a highly motivated student who is keen to learn if you were to become a T Level Work Placement Provider.
Discover how the Employer Support Fund (ESF) makes T Level placements easier for employers
The ESF is designed to reduce barriers and make it easier for businesses to host T Level students. Employers can use the funding to cover essential equipment and materials that are needed for placements. It can support administrative costs such as setting up processes or creating a suitable workspace or relevant costs such as software licenses. The fund can also contribute towards staff time for induction, training and supervision and it can be used for specialist training or certifications that are required to support students.
Employers that offer placements in the Construction and Health T Levels are eligible regardless of their size. For all other T Levels, the funding is available to small and medium-sized enterprises only.
The ESF matters because it helps employers cover the genuine costs of offering placements and it removes financial barriers that might otherwise prevent them from taking part. It allows businesses to invest in their future workforce with reduced financial risk and it also supports the long-term use of equipment and systems that are purchased through the fund. This means that employers can benefit immediately while also building capacity for future placements.
Funding will be allocated to Cheshire College who will distribute it to the employers. Employers will need to complete a declaration form and provide receipts for their costs. Once claims are validated, payments will be made to the employer. The fund is supported by government investment with £6.3 million being allocated nationally for 2025/26. The government is committed to improving the quality of T Level placements and it is a great opportunity for employers to get involved.
Our students are enrolled in a wide variety of programmes, from technical skills to creative industries, ensuring you find a match for your business needs.
Help shape the future workforce while benefiting from innovative ideas and perspectives. Contact us today to explore how our work experience programmes can support your business.
Work Experience Placements provide our students with practical experience directly related to their course and the industry they wish to work in.
Employers play a key role in creating work experience opportunities for young people and developing their technical and employability skills.
T Levels have been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses so that each course’s content is relevant to the industry and prepares students for the start of their career once they’ve achieved their qualification.
As part of each T Level qualification, students must complete an industry placement with an employer. You could benefit from a highly motivated student who is keen to learn if you were to become a T Level Work Placement Provider.
If you are interested in offering a Work Experience Placement, please get in touch with our team at workexperience@ccsw.ac.uk or on 01270 654654 or 01244 656555.
You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.
Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.
