Focus on Work Experience

WORK EXPERIENCE IS THE CHANCE TO:

 
· Experience working life as an employee
· Find out about different jobs
· Use skills learned at school and develop new ones
· Make some decisions about your future
· Gain confidence and take increased responsibility for your actions
· Gain experience on your placement that can go on your CV

You may already have a clear idea of what kind of Work Experience placement you're looking for - if so simply click on APPLY ONLINE and complete your application form following the guidelines given.
Not sure about what type of placement would suit you? In that case try our online QUICK QUESTIONNAIRE. Answer all the questions that you'll see on the screen and remember to be absolutely honest in your replies to ensure a good match. This exercise is intended to provide you with ideas and possible areas of interest.

PLACEMENTS

Placements are arranged in two ways either via a self placement or via the EBP job book.

Self-Placement – This is the preferred route if you have an interest in a particular job area or if you have a family friend or relative you wish to be placed with. Many employers will only offer placements to students showing an interest in their company, for example, vets, legal, media, sports & leisure.

Job Book – This is sourced by EBP from our extensive database of employers who have offered to support young people on their work experience.

HOW PROCESS WORKS

• EBP agree dates with school
• Students are briefed at school
• All students complete application form
either on line (completed at school) or via paper copy. They are asked to choose 3 different types of work they would like to try . They must also indicate which areas  they can travel to for their placement.
• If self-placing, students collect form, complete, and get relevant sections completed by  employer and parent/carer
• Students not self placing are matched to placements from job book
• Details sent home
• Parents, students and employers sign forms and return by deadline
• Prior to placement, students must contact employer to finalise details

EBP - HEALTH & SAFETY

EBP is committed to provide a safe working environment for all students. We visit employers to check that:

• Employers Liability Insurance is in place and that it covers students on work experience
• Adequate supervision and training will be provided
For the student
• The environment is suitable for young people
• Employers understand the importance of Child Protection

When arranging a self-placement you must make sure that the employer has Employers Liability Insurance and that they are happy for EBP to carry out a health & safety check at their premises, as without this the placement cannot proceed