What can a student do for your business? A placement provider tells us!

We often get e-mails and phone calls saying how well students have done and how much fun they have had... occasionally I get a message that really highlights what we do and (excuse the lack of modesty here) how good we are at doing it.

There is a company in Plymouth, called Adelie; we have worked with them for a good few years and over that time we have got to know Penny and Pete quite well and our students always have a great time with them. We are in contact fairly regularly and today I received a message that demonstrates the difference that our amazing students can make...

It started with an offer of student placements for next year and included this line... "We have had other students from different companies in the past, but none have worked out or fitted in nearly as well as the students you have found for us!"

I went back and asked Penny if it was ok to use a quote from her message and the reply was great...

"Absolutely, you can use a quote! In fact, I would go as far as saying.....without Sara this March, who took up the reigns for me just after I had my operation & Martina who you placed with us from May to August last year, we would have really struggled to get through all the work!"

Now this isn't an easy option or 'free' workers, the European mobility programmes are far more demanding than that.... these young people are mentored and guided, coached and taught. Pete, Penny and the team really do work very hard to welcome students and ensure that they gain a great deal from their placement (and enjoy a great time in Plymouth) - They also have the opportunity to 'create' something for themselves during their placements...you can see Sara modeling her jacket - designed and embroidered during her time at Adelie! 

With their new project 'House of Marguerite', designing & making, bespoke vintage inspired lounge wear, I'm sure there will be some great opportunities for future students.

Thank you Adelie and Bluebells and Nightingales - you, like all of our work placements, really do make a difference and you efforts and support are appreciated.