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Work Experience
Work experience is when students spend time in an adult working environment carrying out tasks and duties more or less as an employee, but with the emphasis on learning about the world of work. The variety of placements is limited only by health, safety and security restrictions, insurance cover and by the availability of some types of work. The placement will not necessarily reflect the eventual career choice of the student but should allow a broad experience of the world of work and an opportunity to develop skills for the future.
The role of OEBP in work experience
OEBP supports over 8000 targeted, safe and beneficial work placements every year. Our range of services to schools, colleges, students and employers includes:
- Sourcing employers to host work experience placements
- Carrying out health and safety checks on employers
- Checking employers’ liability insurance
- Providing CRB guidance
- Support, preparation and debrief for students
- School liaison and evaluation
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Work related activities for young people
Our activities increase students’ knowledge and understanding of the world of work in a practical and informative way and are supported by Business Ambassadors. All activities promote teamworking and problem solving, and are evaluated by Teachers, Students and Businesses.
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