Employer Work Experience Information

Help provide out students with gaining hands-on experience!

Work experience provides a valuable opportunity for learners to develop their skills and confidence and gain real insight into their chosen careers.

Many study programmes incorporate work experience, encouraging learners to complete 30+ hours to more substantial placements for specific courses.

The Work Experience team will offer help, advice and support to employers. Hence, they feel ready to provide a placement for a young person and ensure the experience is positive and rewarding for everyone.

Expert advice

You will be able to offer expert advice and guidance to young people on their career aspirations.

Promote brand

You can promote your brand and the work of your company.

Additional help

Gain additional help for specific jobs /tasks.

Develop staff

Develop existing staff who can offer mentoring and support.

Bridge the gap

Support learners to bridge the gap between education and employment.

Identify talent

Identify talent and build a workforce pipeline.

Gain ideas

Obtain fresh ideas for your business.

What's involved?

Get in touch

If you are willing to offer a work placement, please contact a work-experience team member. They are here to help and discuss what is involved and how it will work for you.

Employer's Liability Insurance

The College has a duty of care to protect learners, so we must ensure that the company holds Employers Liability Insurance, and we would ask for a copy of the insurance certificate, which will be kept on file.

Premises Health and Safety checks

It will be necessary for a nominated person within the company to complete a Kidderminster College Premises Health & Safety Checklist; this records the measures in place to protect the learner and shows that the premises have been adequately risk assessed to provide a safe and healthy environment.

KC support and guidance

Kidderminster College staff are available to assist in completing the form and can provide support and guidance. The arrangements for the work placement will be discussed and finalised; it may be necessary to conduct a site visit to ensure that you are happy with all the plans.

Company Induction

We ask that the learner receive a company induction on their first day to feel welcomed and understand the company procedures and what is expected of them. It would be helpful if the learner has a member of staff they can report to and ask questions.

Keeping in touch

We feel it is essential to maintain good communication links. Throughout the process, we will keep in touch to ensure that any questions or concerns are dealt with promptly and to check on the learner’s progress and attitude. You will be asked to verify the learner’s attendance and provide feedback at the end of the process; this appraisal will support the learner’s personal development and the work experience programme.

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