Year 10 Work

Experience meeting

Careers advice and

guidance at Millthorpe

school

Post 16 progression

Further Education

Assemblies from York College and Askham Bryan College

All Sixth Form schools and colleges invited to our “Exploring Pathways “ event in Yr 11

Sixth Form and College Taster days in January of Yr 11

Post 16 progression

Higher Education

University talks including Mansfield College Oxford

Higher Education sessions run by York Uni/York St John at the “Exploring Pathways” event

Post 16 progression

Apprenticeship assembly from local businesses

Guest speakers in school

Careers fair in school for Yr 11

Students and parents informed of all Open Evenings and Open days across the city

Careers fairs and employment opportunities advertised to students and parents

Employability skillsCV/application form writing

Sessions on Interview skills

Mock interview with an external employer

Volunteer opportunities through the school council and new Millthorpe Award

Two weeks work experience for all

Millthorpe School Work Experience

10th – 21st July 2017

Supported by

Why Work Experience?

• Develop and understand employability skills

• Explore a particular interest through employment

• Experience the workplace

• Future References / Application Forms

• Part time job opportunities

How it works

Students log into the NYBEP work experience website to

look up employers and sectors

https://nybep.work-experience.co.uk

Generic log in (password is the same): MillthorpeWEX17

How it works

Student to use NYBEP work experience website / own research to find a

placement

Student to contact employer to request a work experience placement, if

successful then also arrange an interview

Work Experience Agreement Form – must be signed by student, parent

and employer

Agreement Form must be fully signed and handed back to school

by Friday 6th January

‘Nope, I don't know anything about your company or the placement, my

teacher just sent me here’ – Think, plan & prepare yourself!!!

Make the most of your work experience

– it counts!

Things to consider

• Medical / specialised sectors

• Location

• Communication

• Realistic expectations

• Interview – Agreement Form

Tockwith Motorsports

• ‘Thankyou for this amazing experience. I got on really well with the team

and even toured abroad with them!’

FAQ

Can you do two placements? One week

each?

Can you work with a family member?

Can your placement be outside York?

Does your placement have to be normal

school hours/days?

Who is responsible for insurance?