Work experience is the short-term placement of secondary school students (1 week for BSE students) with employers to provide insights into the industry and the workplace in which you are located. It will provide you with a valuable opportunity to:
develop employability skills
explore possible career options
understand employer expectations
increase your self-understanding, maturity, independence, and self-confidence.
BONUS - don't forget that several students gain employment out of this.
BONUS - even if you already have a job, this can help you gain 'extra' experience that may help you get your next job over someone else!
Evidence tells us that participating in work experience opens up opportunities and helps us to make pathway decisions, whether it confirms a passion or crosses one off our list!
The date for your COMPULSORY work experience this year is: 5-9th May