Experience of a workplace
From the 17th to the 19th June our year 10 students embarked on a journey beyond the classroom into the world of work. Over the three days, 210 students spread across various sectors, experiencing first-hand what the world of work entails.
Some of the sectors included
- Healthcare
- Technology
- Education
- Finance and Business
- Creative Arts
- Engineering and Construction
The feedback from employers was overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the enthusiasm, professionalism, and adaptability of our students. Here are some of the standout quotes:
Student was very communicative with everyone in the business and was a pleasure to be around.
Student displayed a growth in confidence as the days went by asking key questions and demonstrating a clear high level understanding
Student showed personal integrity and enthusiasm for everything she did during her two days.
I was impressed with how independent the student was, he confidently got on with every task I gave him and did it really well.
Student was tasked with writing her own script. Although this project is assigned for a week-long placement, she was able to complete an entire script in a short afternoon session. This is incredibly impressive, and we will use her written content as inspiration for future scripts that we write and present.
Student was Polite, courteous, good rapport with staff and pupils
Student was very polite and engaging
Very polite young man, he came in enthusiastic about learning what was involved in car repairs. He asked lots of excellent questions and his knowledge and ways of thinking was very impressive. We would be happy to have the student back for any future experience and he will be a credit to the motor trade should he continue to pursue this.
Polite, courteous and quick to learn which makes him very employable.
What an absolute pleasure it was having the Wildern students for their work experience. They were professional, hard-working, respectful, and absolutely did Wildern proud. The staff gave them glowing reports.
This work experience program has been a significant milestone for your Year 10 students. Not only did it allow them to explore potential career paths, but also helped develop essential skills such as communication, teamwork, problem solving and time management.
We are incredibly proud of our students and grateful to all the employers who opened their doors and offered such enriching experiences.
As we look forward to next years’ experience of a workplace program, we are excited to see how these young individuals will continue to grow and contribute to their Chose fields. This year’s successful placements have set a high standard for the years to come.
As our current year 9 students prepare to transition into year 10, the upcoming summer presents an excellent opportunity to begin searching for potential employers for an experience of a workplace placement. After the summer break, we will be hosting a Parent Information Evening on 17th September for all parents to walk through the entire work experience process.
Given that the deadline for securing placements is November, utilising the summer to explore and connect with employers is crucial. This period is deal for researching industries of interest, reaching out to businesses and securing a meaningful experience of workplace.
