Be Ambitious Week is back for a successful third year, offering A1 students valuable opportunities to gain meaningful work experience. Students can either self-place or participate in an employer-led briefs at college. This year, for the briefs, we have a fantastic line up of local, national, and international employers ready to get involved! You can choose the best option for you: either find your own placement or apply for a brief led by an employer. Both options provide a great way to develop a range of transferable skills, build professional networks, and start planning your future career path.
Be Ambitious week
Employer Led Brief What is the Be Ambitious EmployerLed Brief? Experience the excitement of working on real-world projects! Our employer-led projects offer a range of meaningful work-based experiences across various sectors and organisations. Throughout the week, you’ll receive support from a link teacher, providing a fantastic opportunity to work collaboratively, explore topics beyond your classroom studies, and immerse yourself in the professional world. Work independently or in groups on your project, have regular check-ins with your mentor, and present your project at the end of the week for feedback. In 2024, 94% of participating students felt that the employer-led project enhanced their employability skills. Employer Led Briefs will be open to choose from on 24th Feb 2025 The closing date is the 5th May 2025 The Briefs will start on Monday, 16 June, 2025
Work Placement What is a Self-Placement? Students have the option to independently contact an employer to arrange their own placement. MS Forms for self-placement will be provided by the Work Placement Team. Please note that you must secure agreement with the employer and return the necessary MS Form to the Work Placement Team by the specified deadline. In 2024, 96% of students who participated felt their placement significantly enhanced their employability skills. For any questions, please email placements@asfc.ac.uk. Placements will be open to locate from on 24th Feb 2025 The closing date is the 5th May 2025 The Placements will start on Monday, 16 June, 2025