BUSINESS and travel students at Bridgwater College enjoyed their final work placements.

Pupils attended industries to gain first-hand experience and skills, which included finance, marketing, customer service, human resources, banking, tourism, hotels and journalism.

The group secured placements in well-known locations such as Barclays Bank, John Lewis, Center Parcs, Aldi, Holiday Inn, Debenhams, Giraffe Media, NFU Mutual and Bristol Temple Meads.

Travel and tourism student, Charlotte Hockey, was given the opportunity to travel to New Orleans where she completed her two week placement at Ascension Chamber of Commerce.

Business student Georgia Ham, worked with the visual team at Debenhams in Taunton.

Camilla Jordan, who is studying level three travel and tourism, worked with Giraffe Media on their wedding magazine, Wedding Ideas.

Camillaproduced an article for the magazine which was printed in the May 2016 issue.

Student Georgia Ham, who is studying the level three business course, said: "I am really pleased I had the opportunity to work within the visual department at Debenhams- it was great to be hands on and get creative.

"I didn’t know what I wanted to do once I finished college but since completing work experience I have decided that this is the career I want."

Abbie Brogden, work placement coordinator for business, management and computing at Bridgwater College, said: "We are grateful to all the businesses that have participated in offering our students works placement as they play a vital role in our students learning.

"I am so pleased with the progress the students have made as part of the work experience programme this year.

"As our year two business and travel students leave Bridgwater College it is extremely important that they have the opportunity to build relationships with employers to enhance their future career prospects.

"Many of the students stood out with great feedback from our employers.

"Well done to all."