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Sheffield Digital PodcastThis is the place to hear about the exciting digital industries in the Sheffield City Region. Author: Sheffield Digital
Welcome to the Sheffield Digital Podcast. This is the place to hear about the exciting digital industries in the Sheffield City Region. We cover engaging topics about the local tech sector with special guests from a thriving community of companies, accelerators, policy-makers, educators, freelancers, events organisers, and more! If youre interested in unique tech career stories straight from Sheffield, then check out our interviews with people who share the whys and the hows of what they do. Follow show releases and other news @sheffield.digital on Bluesky and visit https://sheffield.digital/ for more information about our organisation. Language: en Genres: Government, Technology Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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How T-Levels Nurture Local Talent in Sheffield: with Reach Studios and The Sheffield College
Monday, 10 November, 2025
This episode of the Sheffield Digital Podcast discusses the benefits and value of hosting work placements as part of The Sheffield College's T-Levels program. The discussions highlight how these placements help bridge the gap between education and the workforce, preparing students for future careers while also benefiting local businesses by nurturing homegrown talent.Tom King from Reach Studios shares his insights on mentoring T-Level students, the importance of industry placements, and his personal journey in the tech sector. He emphasises the significance of real-world experience for students, stating, “It's a way for us to provide the best opportunity possible for that next generation.”At the end of the episode, Shani Clifford, Head of Student Employability at The Sheffield College, discusses the importance of T-levels, their difference from A-levels, and the positive impact these placements are making on students. She also highlights the support and opportunities provided to students and employers involved in the program.LinksT-Levels at The Sheffield College websiteReach Studios websiteThe Sheffield College websiteTom King on LinkedInShani Clifford on LinkedInContactsThe Sheffield College - Work Related Activity Teamindustryplacements@sheffcol.ac.ukRecording informationThe interview with Tom King was recorded on 20th August 2025. The interview with Shani Clifford was recorded on 21st May 2025.Subscribe to the podcastIf you’d like to have new episodes of the show appear right in your podcast player, you can subscribe via our page on Apple Podcasts and follow the show on Spotify, or search for us in your podcast app of choice!Join the conversationWe’re really keen to get your feedback on the podcast. You can email info@sheffield.digitalThank you for the musicThanks to Alex Mclean – aka Yaxu – for the show’s intro music, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
