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Cockshut Hill CollegeWork Experience
Why work experience?
Increasing competition for good university places
Helps you find out about the skills required for the work place
It’s never too early to begin thinking about what you might like to do
Helps students to stay motivated for their GCSEsMay lead to part-time job or volunteering role.
Why work experience?
29% of employers say that experience is critical when recruiting young people and a further 45% say it is significant.
The majority of employers think young people are well prepared for work but where they feel they are not well prepared this is down to lack of experience.
Lack of experience is also the number one reason that employers turn young job applicants away.
27% of employers offered work experience in the past year (UK Commission for Employment and Skills 2014)
Work experience
Allows young people to shine in a different wayRaises aspirationsHelps you learn to communicate with different
kinds of peopleTeaches you about yourself
Helps you stand out from the crowd.
Real life examples
Work experience is not
Just making cups of tea!Sitting in the corner waiting to
be told what to doAbout your dream careerPaid workAn opportunity to ‘doss’ or have
a lie-inAn option. We want ALL Y11
students to benefit.
The process at Cockshut Hill
7-11th September 2015Pupils are encouraged to find their own placement.1. Identify what sector they would like to work in2. Are there any contacts through family or friends?3. Search internet, yellow pages etc for businesses4. Some companies require on-line applications and
have set deadlines. Apply early5. If a company require a school application speak to
the Work Experience team
The work experience team
Miss J Starkey, Admin officeMrs V Savage, Achievement LeaderForm TutorsMrs J McGillicuddy, Assistant PrincipalOther members of the admin [email protected]
The process continued
Own placementApply through internet, in person, telephone or
letter. (Sample available and Form Tutors can help)
When a placement has been agreed, parents and company need to complete a yellow form “Cockshut Hill College Work Experience Own placement form”
Return it with any correspondence from employer to the Admin team.
All placements must...
Have employer liability insurance.Employers will undergo a Health and Safety
check with Mainframe Engineering Ltd. Students will not be allowed to work with a sole
trader or in certain situations where the risk is considered too great.
The deadline for own placements is December 18th 2014
Database of possible placements
The college has purchased a database of employers that are H&S checked and have provided places in the past.
Students and their parents can access this and apply to companies on it. – Mid November onwards
Help is available in our Job Shop, Admin office before school or 3-4pm.
Send a number of applications to maximise your chances
When a company has agreed
Please complete a green form “Cockshut Hill College, Work Experience from Database”
Send this to admin office with a copy of any correspondence from the company.
Deadline for these placements is February Half-Term.
Things to consider
• Location and transport.(Centro travel planner is very helpful)• Your responsibilities and duties• Dress code• Working hours
Preparing our students
Students will receive guidance through• Form time and assembly activities• PSHE Careers programme• Job Shop in admin• Health & Safety online trainingParents will be informed through• Letters• Text• Website• Students
Any questions
