SOUTH YORKSHIRE CAREERS HUB BLOG
Frequently Asked Questions: Hosting Young People on Work Experience and Workplace Visits
Engaging with young people through work experience placements or school visits is a valuable way to inspire future talent and support education. This FAQ answers common questions employers have about health and safety, safeguarding, insurance, and practical arrangements.
Overcoming the Barriers to Delivering Workplace Experience for Young People
The latest research by the Institute of Student Employers (ISE) considers how work experience needs to evolve in the dominantly hybrid world of work. How can we ensure quality and authentic experiences of the world of work for young people? And what challenges must be overcome to achieve this evolution?
The Future of Work: Why Businesses Should Invest in the Next Generation
Whether you run a small business or a large organisation, getting involved in careers education today can help develop the talent, creativity, and resilience of tomorrow’s workforce.
Technology, automation, and globalisation are transforming industries. Roles that were unheard of just a few years ago are now common, while traditional career paths are shifting. In this environment, businesses need to plan ahead by helping to prepare the workforce of the future.
From Work Experience to Full-Time Employment: How to Build a Meaningful Talent Pipeline
Work experience is often treated as a short-term obligation: a week or two of observation, a polite thank-you, and then everyone moves on. But when designed with purpose, work experience can become the first stage of a long-term talent pipeline—one that benefits both young people and employers. The difference lies in structure, intent, and follow-through.