Leicester City Council, GB creates pathways to public employment with T Level placement pilot

Leicester City Council, GB T Level Pilot Pathway Employment

In Progress

Local officials and Leicester College trial pathways for students in the newly created T Level qualification. This two-year program features an industry placement requirement of 315 hours. Pilot placements include carpentry and electrical roles with the city's housing team. Leicester worked with hiring managers on comparing T Levels with previous apprenticeships and graduate placements. The city hopes to expand T Level placements to departments including tourism and business support.

Workforce Management Training & Development Pilot / POC

Leicester City Council, GB

Unitary authority in England

United Kingdom

Links

Leicester City Council: T Levels as an entry to employment | Local Government Association

Leicester sees T Levels as an entry to employment for young people. The council has used learning from apprenticeships and the Kickstart Scheme to put in place robust systems and support for team managers and students undertaking industry placements.

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