MODERN WORK EXPERIENCE
Modern work experience should guarantee every young person access to high-quality workplace experiences, totalling ten days’ worth throughout secondary education.
Modern work experience will help young people to make informed choices and improve employability and career readiness by offering multiple, variable and targeted experiences throughout their education journey.
The model offers structure, not prescription about when and how the 10 days’ worth of work experience should be delivered. The flexibility helps develop impactful approaches.
Benefits of Modern Work Experience
| Employers | Educators | Learners |
|---|---|---|
| The chance to offer work experience suitable to their size, industry and capacity. | The opportunity to develop experiences to match school and learner needs. | Benefit from ongoing and connected experiences with an emphasis on equity. |
| Inform and inspire learners about job roles in their sectors. | Connect work experience to wider curriculum goals including personal development. | Link everyday learning to the skills and knowledge employers are looking for. |
| Develop relationships over the longer term – from Year 7 onwards - building talent pipelines. | Access to ready-made resources and employers through local Careers Hubs. | Gain valuable insight into different industries to support career planning. |
To find out more, visit Modern Work Experience | The Careers and Enterprise Company
For more information about WEX, contact our Workplace Experience and Engagement Co-Ordinator - Izzy Kidder at izzy.kidder@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk
For more information about the support and schemes offered by South Yorkshire Careers Hub, visit: or email careershub@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk