In Years 10 and 11 you'll probably get the chance to do work experience.
Work experience gives you the opportunity to see what the world of work is really like; it gives you the chance to spend up to two weeks in a company, working alongside other people and seeing what their job involves. Employers like someone who's had some experience of the workplace.
You will:
All of this can help you to make decisions about your future career. You can find out more about work experience and look at opportunities in Nottinghamshire on the Work Experience Program website.
You could also organise your own work experience in the sixth form or once you've left school. Fetch! can take you to some useful websites.
Ask your form teacher or Connexions Personal Adviser about work experience in your school.
Use Kangaroo in your school to find out more about Health and Safety at work before you go!
Useful links:
Connexions Direct
Read the article on work experience
