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A T Level industry placement is an extended period of structured time that a student spends in your workplace, developing real skills and making a meaningful contribution to your organisation.

Line managers / mentors are crucial in helping T Level students succeed in their placement – but what is the role of line managers / mentors throughout the placement and how can they provide effective mentoring support?

In this 1-hour webinar, you'll get an overview of what industry placements are, the role of line managers / mentors at each state of the placement, and the support available to help you.

The webinar will cover:

• The business benefits of offering industry placements
• The role of line managers throughout the placement
• Creating a mentoring culture and identifying suitable mentors
• Staff development - mentoring, coaching and interpersonal skills
• Case study insights from those already offering industry placements
• The government support available to help you

Who is the webinar for?

This webinar is for anyone who would like to know more about industry placements and the role of the line manager / mentor. The content has been designed for those who may take on a line management / mentor role and also for HR and Learning and Development professionals, Managers and decision makers.

Speakers and presenters

The webinar will be delivered by the Department for Education (DfE) and Strategic Development Network (SDN). SDN is a trusted partner of the DfE and has a proven track record helping organisations understand and benefit from apprenticeships and technical education to upskill and prepare tomorrow's workforce.