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WORK EXPERIENCE 2018. 9 th JULY – 13th JULY. WORK EXPERIENCE. encourages students to start thinking about the future provides the opportunity for students to sample the world of work. A WORKING ENVIRONMENT PROVIDES. The chance to try out a job which interests you.
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WORK EXPERIENCE 2018 9thJULY – 13th JULY
WORK EXPERIENCE • encourages students to start thinking about the future • provides the opportunity for students to sample the world of work
A WORKING ENVIRONMENT PROVIDES • The chance to try out a job which interests you. • The opportunity to work with adults. • The chance to develop skills • The opportunity to find out what employers expect for their money!
SKILLS • Team work • Responsibility • Time keeping • Independence
SELF PLACEMENT • Self Placement Forms • Complete EVERY section • Email addresses are REQUIRED • Insurance details ESSENTIAL • Forms should be returned by the end of this term if possible
NO PLACEMENT? • School will have a list of placements • Students will be asked their preferences in January • We will help find a placement
CONTINUED • No guarantees that we can match your dream! • Expect to work a 37 hour week, not school hours • You may be given a day off in the week. • School doesn’t expect you to work on a Saturday
NEXT STEPS When you receive confirmation of your placement; • Check the address – make sure you find out how to get there you get there? • Contact the company well before the starting date – you may need to go for an interview
PROBLEMS? If the placement isn’t quite what you wanted: • Discuss it at home • Talk to Mrs Stephens before turning it down • BE AWARE there are limited Work Experience opportunities
FINAL THOUGHTS • All our students have a really good week • The employers are usually very complimentary • Some students are very lucky and get paid a small amount • Others may get the offer of a part-time job
CONTRIBUTIONS • No funding • Administration costs of Work Experience considerable • £10 contribution requested
Work Experience with the Army • Residential • Monday – Friday morning • Small extra charge for transport • Not guaranteed!