Modern work experience gives every young person access to progressive, high-quality, multiple workplace experiences, throughout their education journey.
This equitable approach will facilitate a variety of experiences starting early, connecting education and young people with industry and unlocking the skills and opportunities of the future workforce.
This supports the government’s ambition of:
A minimum of two weeks’ worth of work experience by Year 11, made up of:
Access for all learners, regardless of background, ensuring equitable participation
Flexibility for schools, learners, and employers to design experiences that meet local and individual needs
Presentation given to employers attending the 2026 Green Careers and Skills Fair in order to brief them on ensuring 'meaningful encounters' with attending students. These employer-work experience interactions count as a 'work experience activity' as per government ambitions as above.
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