In the 2021 Youth Voice Census, 65% of young people felt that a lack of meaningful work experience was a barrier to finding employment. With our Work Experience Programme, we break the cycle of needing experience to get a job but needing a job to gain experience. Working closely with local schools we find work placements for those who do not have the confidence or connections to find a meaningful placement.

We pair young people with local businesses and organisations, working alongside both to ensure they are prepared to give and gain the best experience possible. Each student is met individually to help identify their passions and we then endeavour to match them with a placement within their chosen career field. Organisations who provide placements are supported to develop an interesting and meaningful plan for the students’ time with them.