Hi Carey This is great - using instructors as part of the placement process. We believe that instructors should talk about life on the job and interlace talk about work throughout their teaching. Students have to be reminded daily that what they learn in class is what they need to be successful on the job. It's a great idea for the instructor to write references for the students. Often this is the only reference the student will have. And we like that you give placement presentations in classes ( is that for each course?) 4 times a term or session. And it's great that you get the buy in from the instructors. Instructors can be a rich source for employment skills training. Thanks, Susan