Work Experience is a key component of St Edmund Arrowsmith’s Careers Education Programme, designed to help students gain invaluable insights into the workplace.
Year 10 Work Experience Placement
Timing: October – June
Purpose: To provide students with an authentic experience of the working world, fulfilling our duty to prepare them for future careers.
Why Work Experience is Important
St Edmund Arrowsmith is committed to the value of work experience, recognising its many benefits for students, including:
1. Understanding Work:
Helps students grasp what it means to work and the responsibilities involved.
2. Business Awareness:
Offers insights into how businesses function and the expectations of working life.
3. Exploring Employment Opportunities:
Broadens students’ awareness of potential career paths and industries.
4. Personal and Social Development:
Enhances professional communication, confidence, and teamwork skills.
5. Future Opportunities:
Provides potential referees for job, training, or apprenticeship applications.
