What Is Work Experience?
Work experience may be defined as a placement on an employer’s premises in which a student carries out a particular task or a range of tasks, more or less as an employee would, but with an emphasis on the learning aspects of the experience.
Eligibility
Only students in their last three years of secondary education 16-19 year-olds (GCSE/O’level to A’level) are eligible for work experience placements.
Placement Duration
Placements occur on employers’ premises and typically last for 2-4 weeks, though this can vary based on prior arrangements.
Monitoring and Mentorship
Students are monitored, mentored, and assessed throughout their placements.
Work experience equips today’s students with the skills and attitudes they need to succeed in tomorrow’s rapidly changing world
About Us
Welcome To The WORK EXPERIENCE Co. – WEX
WEx supports employers provide an opportunity for students (16-20) get equipped with the relevant skills and knowledge of work necessary to make informed decisions on the career pathways and further education at advanced level and beyond.
Additionally, Wex connects employers to prospective young labour market by allowing them to influence the quality of in the market throu gh shaping student’s attitude and ethics to work.
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Benefits To You - Employers
Influencing the quality of future employees
employers can help improve the quality and preparedness of young people coming onto the labour market.
Development of recruitment channels
building links with local schools can help to attract school leavers into jobs and can reduce recruitment costs.
Influencing Career Choices
Many employers find that work experience placements are the ideal way of raising the profile of career opportunities within their organisation and, in some cases, of dispelling unwarranted stereotyped views.
Be Part of the Promotion of Vocational Qualifications
As there is a national deficit of the very much needed vocational professionals, employers have the opportunity to develop this labour market.
Raising the Community Profile
Work experience placements provide a valuable means of creating a positive image amongst students, teachers, parents and employees hence raising a company’s profile in the community.
Creation of Management Development Opportunities
Work experience programmes
give scope for employees to develop their management and coaching skills, and widen their experience.
Increased Motivation of Employees
Participation increases motivation of employees; and understanding changes in the education system: closer liaison with schools helps employers to improve their understanding of modern learning processes.
Our Mission
To suitably prepare young persons for the world of work by directly connecting learning and employment
Why Work With or Join WEx Programme?
Work experience helps students build the skills, attitudes, and confidence needed for today’s changing workplace, while enabling employers to support and shape future career pathways.
Benefits to Employers By getting involved, you will:
- Help influence and prepare your future workforce
- Raise the profile of your organisation & industry to attract the very best talent
- Give something back to the community and support Corporate Social Responsibility goals
- Create opportunities for your teams to share their expertise & develop new skills
- Complete chosen tasks at no financial costs.
- Enjoy young people energy and perspective good for future growth planning.
Times have changed
Grow your Work Experience
Work experience helps students understand the realities of modern working life and develop the skills, attitudes, and confidence needed for a rapidly changing workplace. By offering real-world experience, employers play a vital role in preparing students for future careers while helping to shape a skilled and work-ready generation.