Work Experience

  • This either takes place in Year 10 or Year 11.
  • Work experience allows you to spend 2 weeks with a local employer, finding out about the world of work or (in some cases) checking out a career you could be interested in.

  • Your school Careers teacher will organise when and where you will go, taking into account where possible, your career ideas.
  • Teachers will offer advice and support both before and during your placement.

Even if your work experience placement isn't your ideal choice, don't sulk, give it a go - you're bound to pick up something useful and you may even enjoy it!


For more information on work experience click on www.dfes.gov.uk/iyc/