Services for Young People Hertfordshire Services for Young People

Providing experiences of workplaces

Work place visits, work-related learning and work experience

Young person taking part in plumbing /heating work experience pictured with tools while being instructed by an employer


Gatsby Benchmark 6

"Every pupil should have first-hand experiences of the workplace through work visits, work shadowing and work experience to help their exploration of career opportunities, and to expand their networks."


Gatsby summary

  • By the age of 16, has every pupil had at least one experience of a workplace?
  • By the age of 18, has every pupil had one further such experience?


We can provide you with:

  • Work experience placements (including virtual placements)
  • Extended work experience placements
  • Bespoke placements
  • Health and Safety – IOSH trained – placement visits
  • Training for staff on Link2+ for work experience

Who benefits?

  • Students in years 7–13 in schools and colleges


Who should purchase these services?

  • Careers Leaders/Coordinators
  • WEX/WRL Coordinators
  • Head of Sixth Form
  • HOYs
  • HODs


Feedback

"It was a pleasure having the student work with the team. He was a willing team member and was keen to learn new skills. He was well mannered and always punctual.”

- Employer, Three Rivers


Read more about our work-related learning and work experience services.

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