We believe that hands-on work experience is an integral part of career growth and development. In our work experience hub you’ll find opportunities that bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world application.
Finding work experience can be really difficult. Thankfully, the people at ‘Speakers for Schools’ have worked with a large number of partners to provide ‘virtual work experience’. Search the website for placements that interest you, book yourself on and off you go. You can take part in as many as you like.
The placements are usually between 1 and 4 hours long and held on one day. Each organisation will run their work experience placement differently, but they usually consist of some information about the organisation, input from some of the people that work there and an idea of what the day to day work looks like in some of the roles they have.
So whether you’d be interested in a future career in the NHS, the Army or even as a Zookeeper there are work experience opportunities for you to join.
Work experience is a great way to build your skills and your CV and find out what you could enjoy doing in the world of work. PLUS – it helps you to explore the range of careers out there.
What work interests YOU?
1. Watch the videos.
2. Download and use your digital workbook.
This virtual guide aims to introduce you to the world of work. The videos and workbook complement each other. Inside the workbook you will find questions, quizzes and activities to help you digest and think about what you have learnt from each video. The workbook is yours to keep, remember to download it to your device and make sure it saves your answers as you go.
Learn where your skills are needed in the modern workplace and see the inner workings of a company. Meet and actively work with different departments on one exciting project, helping them to solve problems and to complete real-life tasks.
At Young Enterprise we know that volunteers are often the driving force in many organisations across the UK. In our volunteering hub you’ll find access to volunteering in specific industries as well as available locally to you.
Build your CV and broaden your horizons with volunteering in the UK.
What Is Volunteering? Volunteering helps you try new things, meet new people, build new skills and gain confidence. On Youth Employment UK’s page you can find a range of volunteering opportunities to suit your interests, and it can help to boost your CV too.
You can also develop yourself professionally and build career confidence through volunteering and social action.
As the largest humanitarian organisation in the world, the British Red Cross have a variety of volunteering roles, work experience opportunities and placements for young people. You can volunteer in many of their services from age 15. There are opportunities to learn new skills, boost your CV and your confidence, and get to know more about how charities work.
No matter how much time you have or whatever your experience, there’s a role to suit everyone.
Calling all students! Your local area needs your help, why not make a positive difference to your community and volunteer today?
Volunteering is a wonderful thing to do, not just for others, but for yourself as well. Not only does it help the NHS and your community, it’s also good for you in many ways. Volunteering has a proven benefit to your physical and mental wellbeing, with great social opportunities offered through the roles you can choose from. It can also help you gain valuable experience, which can be handy when updating your CV or applying for jobs.
