We recognise the importance of providing quality placements within our business to enable students to gain a useful insight into our working world and contribute to our business.

In July, at the end of the placement year, we asked the leaving students for their feedback on their time with us. Here are just some of the comments.

"My placement has allowed me to develop my business skills in a professional environment. I have been given opportunities to test myself, which I have thoroughly enjoyed. It was all I expected and more"

"Really enjoyed the placement, particularly the responsibility and being treated like any other employee, not differently for being a student. I have learnt a lot this year and feel it will help me in my final year studies"

"The placement at BMW exceeded my expectations in that I was given a great deal of responsibility in the role which has furthered my knowledge and capabilities as an individual."

"I have been involved in strategy and planning, as well as implementation. This involvement is greater than I anticipated for a placement position. Although I had high expectations when I arrived, they have been surpassed."

"My placement with BMW has been the biggest learning experience of my life to date; I have developed as a person in terms of transferable business skills and social skills. I have achieved more than I could have expected."

"I was given the opportunity not only to see how a multinational company operates but also to be a part of it. Furthermore I gained a great insight into the automotive industry."

We think they gained from their time with us. Do you think you are up to the challenge?