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Work Experience 2014. Year 12 Work Experience. Students will be motivated towards sourcing a placement relevant to their chosen courses/interests/career aspirations. More and more university courses are looking for students to demonstrate their choice of course with relevant work experience.
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Year 12 Work Experience • Students will be motivated towards sourcing a placement relevant to their chosen courses/interests/career aspirations. • More and more university courses are looking for students to demonstrate their choice of course with relevant work experience. • It can provide a discussion point for them in their UCAS personal statement • Aside from university it may provide a useful reference or stepping stone into future employment.
Important Dates • Work Experience week is 10 – 14 February • Deadline is 20 December
Resources • www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk • www.apprenticeships.org.uk • www.ucas.com • And many more…… see school website • Careers, Information and Guidance advisor – Lorenzo Cosco • jnock@aldridge.walsall.sch.uk
Useful links • Walsall Manor Hospital • Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust • Heart of England Hospitals • Spire Little Aston Hospital • BBC
Walsall Council • Human Resources • Finance • Business Support • IT • Regeneration • Leisure • Parks and Countryside • Libraries, archives and museums • Print & Design Services
Placements which are difficult to access • Healthcare • Social Care • Sports Physios • Psychology • Pharmacies
What to do • Act now! • Research • Send emails, letters • Enquire Tell Mrs Nock if you secure a placement Communication is the key to success!