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 Work-related Learning is about preparing young people for the ‘world of work’ and is an essential part of young people’s education.
It benefits young people by:
- Enriching their education
- Giving them a greater understanding of the world of work
- Helping develop employability skills
- Making them better prepared for work
- Helping them think through their learning options and career choices
- Providing them with context for their study
- Demonstrate jobs and careers in local industry
- Contribute to the local community
- Influencing attitudes toward work
- Developing capabilities and employability
- Providing fresh ideas and perspectives
Work-related learning opportunities include:
- Mentoring young people
- Work shadowing
- Site and/or school visits
- Workshops
- Projects
- Mock Interviews
- Industry Days
- Practical experience
- Taster event
- Work simulations
- Enterprise education
- Provide work experience placements for students
If you would like to be involved in any of the above activities we would be delighted to hear from you:
As a single focused point of contact for both schools and employers we bring education together with business and the local community for mutual benefit.
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