Offering work experience can inspire learners to keep going with their studies, help them move from education to employment and develop their employability skills.
Work e c n e i r e p x e s p i h s n r e t and in Work experience is a short-term, meaningful period of work, usually requested by school pupils, college students or graduates who want to learn more about working in a particular industry or improve their CV. The work experience can be for as little as a day, a week, or agreed days over a month. An internship is more formal and tends to be a longer fixed-term placement, usually requested by degree students or graduates as part of a qualification, or by those looking for experience in the industry. Both can be paid, and should comply with Fair Work requirements and need to be flexible to fit in with school or college commitments.
How does work experience and internships work? The best work experience opportunities and internships provide learners with a relevant, challenging, enjoyable and appropriate experience in the workplace. The learner will usually ‘shadow’ someone in the business, helping with tasks where appropriate. The responsibility you give them will depend on their age, experience and the length of their placement.
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