Work Experience Year 12
Work Experience gives you the chance to explore new industries beyond theoretical knowledge, discover roles you never knew existed, and figure out what sort of working environment suits you best. In the current climate, with many workforces now working remotely, it is most likely Work Experience (WEX) opportunities have changed to virtual placements that you do from home through your computer.
With this in mind we have decided to alter the WEX programme that we offer. Instead of offering just one dedicated week we are encouraging all students to sign up to any virtual opportunities between now and August. Hopefully this flexibility will ensure all students find courses and experiences suited to them.
Virtual WEX shares many similarities with traditional, in-person opportunities but their online nature allows students to work with organisations across the country and even the globe. They are particularly relevant in these unprecedented times, as they enable students to gain invaluable work experience and boost their CV in spite of coronavirus restrictions. This is a perfect opportunity to look into different roles and industries rather than just focusing on one, particularly if you are unsure about your future plans. This would also be a brilliant opportunity to develop soft skills virtually - these are included on the Virtual Work Experience Opportunies document below.
WEX 2025
Copy of letter sent to parent/carer (10 January 2025) can be found on the Letters Home page. Select the Year 12 category.
Slides shown at presentation to parents/carers on 20 January 2025.
Work Experience | July 2024
Our Year 12 students enjoyed an amazing week of work experience, having the opportunity to see what it is like to work for organisation leaders within their industries.
Companies such as Warner Brothers Leavesden Studios, VML, the NHS, Microsoft all opened their doors to give our students a memorable week gaining invaluable experience and building their own networks for future opportunities.
10 students visited the world's largest creative company, VML where they were tasked to create and deliver a pitch to non other than Coca Cola!
Two of our students were inspired through meeting many female leads within Microsoft and Rolls Royce being ambassadors of woman within IT/engineering fields. Driving forward the use and understanding of AI.
Overall, there was a wealth of experience and knowledge gained, we received incredible feedback from the employers regarding our students behaviour.
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