At Prosperity 24/7, we offer students the opportunity to immerse themselves in a wide range of business activities. This includes gaining firsthand experience with client engagement, exploring cutting-edge technologies, and understanding the intricacies of successful change management.
Recently, we welcomed Thomas Wilson and Tegan Thomas, who spent time with us gaining invaluable experience and insight into our operations. Here, they share their experiences and offer advice to those aspiring to follow in their footsteps.
Thomas has just completed the second of his two 10-week work placements with Prosperity as part of his FdSc in Digital Technologies at Highlands, focusing on system automation and AI-augmented workflows. He recalls, “During my placement, I rotated through various teams, starting with Business Solutions. I spent four days a week with Prosperity and one day at Highlands, balancing practical work experience with academic progress.”
Tegan joined Prosperity’s Strategy & Change team for an internship in January. She is currently in her second year at Nottingham Trent University, studying business management with marketing. Tegan explains, “During my placement, I was exposed to work in business analysis, project management, and marketing strategy. I observed how strategic decisions are formed, communicated, and implemented in practice. Working alongside the Strategy & Change team, I attended meetings, reviewed processes, and supported live projects.”
Both students felt they gained a great deal from their time at Prosperity. For Tegan, the experience was about developing skills that cannot be taught in the classroom. She notes, “I’ve seen how strategic decisions are developed, communicated, and implemented. It’s been invaluable to work with the Strategy & Change team, to attend meetings, review processes, and support live projects. I’ve gained insight into how data, business requirements, and stakeholder needs are translated into actionable outcomes. I’ve strengthened my analytical thinking, adaptability, and understanding of how different business functions align to support organisational change.”
Thomas found the experience bridged the gap between academic theory and real-world practice, giving him essential hands-on experience. He shares, “I’ve learned more about systems architecture and security solutions. Developing a fundamental understanding of systems and their capabilities will help me identify possible automations and streamline workflows.”
Thomas believes that to get the most out of a work placement, you must be willing to learn everything and anything. “Adaptability is key. As you work with clients from a consultant’s perspective, you discover the value of understanding the end-to-end flow of decisions and relationships across different teams within client projects.”
Tegan’s advice is to be proactive, curious, and open to learning. “Ask questions and show genuine interest. It’s important to take initiative, seek feedback, and find ways to add value, even in small tasks. Above all, approach work experience with a positive attitude; every project, conversation, and challenge is an opportunity to learn and develop new skills, build confidence, and gain clarity on future career goals.”
Both Thomas and Tegan’s time at Prosperity demonstrate the immense value of work experience for students, showing that with initiative, curiosity, and a willingness to learn, doors will start to open as you embark on your career journey.
