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Year 10 Work Experience meeting Careers advice and guidance at - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Year 10 Work Experience meeting Careers advice and guidance at - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Year 10 Work Experience meeting Careers advice and guidance at Millthorpe school Post 16 progression Further Education Assemblies from York College and Askham Bryan College All Sixth Form schools and colleges invited to our Exploring
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Post 16 progression
Further Education Assemblies from York College and Askham Bryan College All Sixth Form schools and colleges invited to our “Exploring Pathways “ event in Yr 11 Sixth Form and College Taster days in January of Yr 11
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Post 16 progression
Higher Education University talks including Mansfield College Oxford Higher Education sessions run by York Uni/York St John at the “Exploring Pathways” event
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Post 16 progression
Apprenticeship assembly from local businesses Guest speakers in school Careers fair in school for Yr 11 Students and parents informed of all Open Evenings and Open days across the city Careers fairs and employment opportunities advertised to students and parents
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Employability skills
CV/application form writing Sessions on Interview skills Mock interview with an external employer Volunteer opportunities through the school council and new Millthorpe Award Two weeks work experience for all
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Millthorpe School Work Experience 10th – 21st July 2017
Supported by
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Why Work Experience?
- Develop and understand employability skills
- Explore a particular interest through employment
- Experience the workplace
- Future References / Application Forms
- Part time job opportunities
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How it works
Students log into the NYBEP work experience website to look up employers and sectors
https://nybep.work-experience.co.uk Generic log in (password is the same): MillthorpeWEX17
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How it works
Student to use NYBEP work experience website / own research to find a placement Student to contact employer to request a work experience placement, if successful then also arrange an interview Work Experience Agreement Form – must be signed by student, parent and employer Agreement Form must be fully signed and handed back to school by Friday 6th January ‘Nope, I don't know anything about your company or the placement, my teacher just sent me here’ – Think, plan & prepare yourself!!!
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Make the most of your work experience – it counts!
Things to consider
- Medical / specialised sectors
- Location
- Communication
- Realistic expectations
- Interview – Agreement Form
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Tockwith Motorsports
- ‘Thankyou for this amazing experience. I got on really well with the team
and even toured abroad with them!’
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FAQ
Can you do two placements? One week each? Can you work with a family member? Can your placement be outside York? Does your placement have to be normal school hours/days? Who is responsible for insurance?