ENCOUNTERS WITH EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES
Benchmark 5
Every learner should have multiple opportunities to learn from employers about work, employment and the skills that are valued in the workplace. This can be through a range of enrichment activities, including visiting speakers, mentoring and enterprise schemes, and should include learners’ own part-time employment where it exists.
Every year, alongside their study programme, learners should participate in at least two meaningful encounters* with an employer. *At least one encounter should be delivered through their curriculum area. (A meaningful counter is one in which the learner has an opportunity to learn about what work is like or what it takes to be successful in the workplace.)
Colleges should record and take account of learners’ own part-time employment and the influence this has had on their development.
Referenced from : https://www.gatsby.org.uk/education/focus-areas/good-career-guidance
Leaflet for Colleges: https://www.gatsby.org.uk/uploads/education/final-0099-gcg-college-booklet-a5-4pp-rgb-aw1.pdf
Blackpool Sixth Form College
Separate careers events, visits and guest speakers are organised at appropriate times of the year.
These events offer students the opportunity to meet university representatives as well as training providers and local and national employers.
Futures Work Placement Team
The Work Placement team are based in the Futures Office at the back of the
FYi library.
Opening times are Monday-Friday 8.30-4.30pm
We have an open door policy, which means you can pop in whenever you like! Alternatively, if you would like to make an appointment, please email one of the team. We offer 1:1 and group appointments.
Our friendly team of Work Placement Officers can help you find high-quality work placements across a wide range of career areas. Whether you need to complete work experience as part of your application to University or just want to try something new, we can assist you every step of the way.
The Work Placement Officers organise block placements, work experience days, workshops, employer events and more. They have strong links to local employers in the community and work hard to sustain these excellent relationships.