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What is work experience?

Work experience offers a young person the chance to learn new skills, experience a new environment and get a feel for their future career. Young people will become familiar with the skills and attitudes required in the workplace.

All schools offer young people aged between 14 -16 a period of work experience. This can be for one week or two weeks. Many colleges or sixth forms also offer the opportunity for work experience. Work experience is valuable to a young person as it helps them make informed choices about their career path.

How can employers help?

Employers' can help young people develop the skills and attitudes needed for the workplace, offering them an insight into their chosen career path.

Benefits to employers

Offering work experience placements provide benefits to you including:

• the opportunity to help develop young people for future employment raising your community profile
• raising the profile of career opportunities within your organisation
• an increased motivation of your staff, that guide a young person through their work experience
• an increased understanding of the education system and qualifications young people can achieve

Further information

For further information please contact our Vacancy Services Unit on 0800 652 6350 or visit your nearest Connexions Centre