Workplace Experiences
Support and resources helping you to offer a quality & inclusive workplace experience for local young people
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Support & Resources
We’ve curated a range of resources and information to support your workplace experience planning. If you can’t find something that you need, please contact us.
Work Experience Dates
A list of dates provided by schools across Dorset when students are looking for placements. Currently showing dates for the academic year 2024/2025.
FAQ
Your ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ compiled into a document for workplace experience activity ranging from two hours to two weeks.
Work Experience Toolkit
A concise and user-friendly guide and comprehensive suite of digital forms from Dorset Careers Hub providing everything you need to set-up, regulate, safeguard and evaluate your workplace experience programme
Block & Extended Placements
Taster & Shadow Days
Webinar 1 – 3rd July 2024
How to engage and inspire the future workforce by inviting them in to your workplace
Webinar 2 – 10th July 2024
A ‘How to’ guide for organisations on offering block and extended placements in your workplace
Webinar 3 – 17th July 2024
Advice and tips on making sure your workplace experience is safe and accessible for young people
Get Involved
Register for our Dorset Work Ex Directory now. It will be launched to schools in September 2024 via a password protected online portal
Additional Resources
Visit The Careers & Enterprise Company’s workplace experience microsite for extra resources and information
Case Studies
Read a selection of local case studies from organisations across Dorset on how they offer workplace experiences successfully
Engage with Schools
Check out Dorset Careers Hub’s calendar for a guide to school and careers events. Register your events here too
Virtual Experiences
This guide will help you transform your in-person work experience into a virtual programme that is accessible and scalable
We are working in partnership with Dorset Careers Hub to ensure that local organisations feel prepared and supported in working with young people across Dorset