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Lifelong leadership learning in Cumbria

STUDENT APPLICATIONS CLOSED! APPLICATION OPEN AGAIN IN SEPTEMBER 2024 (You must be 16 by December 2024, to apply.)

What is Dream Placement?

The Dream Placement Scheme offers an exceptional opportunity for students aged 16-18 to gain insight into the professional world while working with leading Cumbrian employers. This is more than just a work-experience program; it’s a chance to observe senior teams tackling real-world challenges.

BENEFITS TO STUDENTS

Why should you apply for Dream Placement?
  • More than just a work experience scheme
  • Valuable work placement week
  • The chance to see how world of business operates
  • Gives life-changing glimpse of careers
  • Develop your leadership skills and build confidence
  • Potential for future employment opportunities
  • Helps you reaffirm what you want to study and what you don’t!
  • It’s a positive benefit in university and job interviews

Helpful Resources

Read A Guide for Building Your Personal Brand here

Top Tips for writing your application

Read Top Tips for Interviews here

Get a flavour of what Dream Placement is all about from other students and employers here:

Simon Rogan Restaurants
Doosan Babcock
Soundwave
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Quotes

Doing Dream Placement was definitely worth it. It opened my eyes to the fact you can do something creative as a job and even do those jobs while staying in Cumbria. It helped build my confidence by stepping out of my comfort zone, meeting new people and going to new…read more
Heidi Rachel Haine | Millom School – placement at Soundwave
“This experience has allowed me to understand that arts goes way beyond performing on stage and has allowed me to unleash my creative potential. I am really looking forward to the rest of the week and what it has to bring.”…read more
Layla Fatialofa | St Benedicts – placement at Rosehill Theatre & Florence Arts Centre

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