Employers back T Levels to develop skilled workforce

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 14:51 · Archive

Major employers including Willmott Dixon and Ringway are supporting T Levels offered by West Herts College Group.

Major employers are backing T Levels, two-year technical qualifications that combine classroom learning with substantial industry placements designed to help young people transition into skilled careers. Construction firm Willmott Dixon and highways services provider Ringway are among the companies partnering with West Herts College Group to support the delivery of T Level placements.

Rob Payne, service development and communications manager at Ringway, said the qualifications 'offer a fantastic opportunity for students to gain experience with employers directly linked to their vocational courses'. He added that when students complete their courses they are better prepared for their next steps and have already built relationships with businesses that may lead to apprenticeships or other opportunities.

Matthew Weatherby, senior social value manager at Willmott Dixon Construction, said the industry placements help young people 'build skills, confidence and a clearer understanding of the careers available to them'. He described the partnership as an opportunity to nurture future talent and strengthen the industry's skills pipeline.

How it is being reported

• Employers back T Levels to prepare young people for skilled careersWillmott Dixon and Ringway support West Herts College Group T Levels, giving students industry placements, workplace skills and routes into apprenticeships.Watford Observer · 22 Oct, 14:12
• West Herts College Group and employers back T Levels to develop next generation of skilled workersMajor employers are backing T Levels as a way of developing the next generation of skilled workers, highlighting the value of giving young people practical experience alongside their studies.Hemel Gazette · 21 Oct, 11:42

In this story: West Herts College Group · Willmott Dixon · Ringway · Hertfordshire

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