What a week's work experience taught these Year 10s about their futures
Summary
Three Year 10 students in England shared how their week-long work experience helped them understand future career options and motivated them to focus more on their education. The government now encourages schools to offer two weeks of immersive work experience between Years 7-9 and Years 10-11 to help students explore careers early.Key Facts
- Kelsey, Maddison, and Azhe are Year 10 students who completed week-long work experience placements.
- Kelsey worked at Whipsnade Zoo, which made her more confident and interested in animal care as a career.
- Maddison did her placement at a recruitment firm and grew more confident about an office-based job.
- Azhe tried a placement in auto care but decided mechanics was not the right career for him.
- Students must often find their own placements, which can be difficult without local options or family connections.
- The UK government published new guidance encouraging two weeks of in-person work experience for secondary school students.
- Good work experience can show students how school subjects connect to jobs and boost motivation for exams.
- Some organizations warn that access to quality placements is uneven and can affect social mobility.
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