What is Work Experience
Work Experience
Work Experience is the placement of a student on an employer’s premises for a two week period so that the student may undertake a range of tasks and duties. The aim is that these tasks are as close as possible to the job of an employee within a company. |
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There should be a strong emphasis on learning where students learn to appreciate the importance of key employability skills.
Benefits to Students:
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Provides a workplace based learning experience;
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Contributes to young people's personal development and career knowledge;
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Provides students with unique opportunities to enrich their wider experience and enhance their educational attainment.
Benefits to Employers:
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Businesses will gain new ideas and fresh enthusiasm from students that are keen to develop the skills they need for the world of work;
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Students are enthusiastic and hard working;
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Opportunity to promote a positive image of their organisation;
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Improved understanding of the education system;
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Chance to develop recruitment channels through links with schools and colleges;
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Opportunity to evaluate new employees.
Work Experience information for parents - click here.
Work Experience information for students - click here.
For further information on Work Experience, contact Linda Taylor on 01254 584058 or via email at linda.taylor@lebp.co.uk
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