A greater experience of the workplace…

Could you offer a placement in your company, once or twice a week to a young person aged between 14 and 16 years? An extended Work Experience placement prepares students for employment or training in the future. It is not the same as part-time employment and does not involve payment of wages.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

The programme is designed for students in their last two years of compulsory education. The students may be taking part in a vocational course, studying one of the new GCSEs in vocational subjects or they are simply not enjoying their experience of school and want to experience the real ‘world of work’ once or twice a week.

Employers are fully briefed on the individual circumstances of each student and all students complete an Application Form that is forwarded to the employer prior to the start of the placement. Students attend school for the remainder of the week.

The placement is part of an agreed curriculum plan, and students receive monitoring visits from a teacher to review progress and set targets. The placement may last for several weeks or terms.

As in all placements Liverpool Compact EBP will complete the appropriate health and safety assessments at your company on behalf of Liverpool City Council.

BENEFITS TO YOUR BUSINESS

• Ensures that young people – your future workforce are better prepared for working life and it’s needs and disciplines
• Helps you equip students with skills YOUR industry requires
• Provides you with opportunities to identify potential employees
• Raises your company profile within the community
• Provides an opportunity for the development of your existing staff.

BENEFITS TO YOUNG PEOPLE

• Motivates and excites young people
• Helps them develop new skills
• Increases their knowledge about career opportunities

For further information please contact John Pritchard on 0151 728 9454 or email us at info@liverpoolcompact.org.uk