Non-work placements. What do they offer students and companies?

13 May 2022

Work placements are a great opportunity to connect organizations looking to incorporate talent with students who have been trained in specific skills within a professional sector. Autoocupació offers a wide 100% subsidized training offer of professional certificates, where students, once they have completed and passed the corresponding training modules, have the possibility of carrying out a period of non-work placement in an organization and applying the knowledge, skills, and competencies acquired during the training.

During the placement period, students have the opportunity to…

   
“After completing the CP in Teaching for Vocational Training, the company where I did my course placement hired me to deliver a couple of training sessions. I am happy to have started a career change and to be able to live new professional experiences.” Laura Montagut, student.
   

And what benefits do companies have?

  Autoocupació will be the contact entity between students and companies, ensuring that both parties can enjoy a positive experience through the placement periods.  

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