Work-related experience

Work experience is now often called work-related learning. It can help students build their knowledge and experience of the workplace.

Find out more about work-related learning

As a parent or carer, you can find out more about how your young person's school delivers work-related training by contacting the school. The school should also be able to help you with any questions or concerns you have about work experience or work-related learning.

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Work experience placements at Herefordshire Council

Work experience is a great opportunity to understand the careers available in local government, discover which career is right for you and gain valuable experience.

Herefordshire Council will consider work experience placements for:

  • Any individual aged 14 – 18 who is in education in Herefordshire
  • Any individual aged 18 – 24 who is a resident in Herefordshire
  • And their placement forms part of a work experience programme
  • Or our care leavers

Placements can take place throughout the year and can be facilitated for up to five working days. Placements are unpaid.

Who to contact

If you are interested in completing a work experience placement with Herefordshire Council please complete our online form and we will be in touch.

Timescales

Work experience applications should be received no later than two months prior to the required placement start date. Once received, your request will be reviewed and we will notify you if we are able to facilitate the placement within 20 working days.

All enquiries will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis, and are subject to the ability to accommodate the placement.

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