Work Experience and Careers
Year 12 Work Experience
Preparation for university and employment is an integral part of the Sixth Form programme at Norlington School & 6thForm. Employability or work-readiness is becoming more and more important to universities and employers. While qualifications remain essential, with very few exceptions, they are no longer the only consideration. By gaining work experience in relevant sectors our students can gain a real advantage when applying for university or work. While on work experience students will be able to talk with and observe skilled and qualified people who can give them a better idea of what their job involves. It is an opportunity to network and find contacts.
We encourage all our Year 12 students to secure and participate in meaningful work experience at an agreed appropriate time. Students will be released from the timetable for a week in June to complete their work experience. Work experience is an ongoing process in the journey towards a career.
All students are expected to find their own work placements. Taking personal responsibility for finding the placement and researching their further education and career path is an important part of the process. While we will provide support and inspiration in school, we expect students to actively find the placement and apply for it themselves – and they will learn a great deal from doing so.
Students need to let the school know when they have organised work experience so that their records can be updated and the information used to help support their reference.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs A Esen aesen@norlington.school.