Work Experience

The work experience programme at Harrogate High School is designed for Year 10 students. For the 2022/23 academic year this will take place from the 24^th – 28^th April 2023. Students have until the 4^th January 2023 to source their placement and get the relevant paperwork completed and returned to school. 

There are a huge number of benefits for students to undertake work experience; not only can they develop their employability and technical skills within a specific subject area of interest, but they will also gain first-hand industry experience. By going on work experience, students can begin to build professional networks, which will only strengthen future career prospects and applications. 

Work experience often enables students to rule out careers they are not interested in along with confirming the areas they are most passionate about- this can be a life-changing experience. 

If students are struggling in finding a work placement we will offer support. Please see Mr I Wilson in the Data and Exams office on the ground floor (next to the medical room) or email iwilson@hhs.nsat.org.uk 

Below are some suggested websites that can help students find work experience placement. Login in details for the NYBEP website can be found in the ‘Letter to parents’ below, which contains all of the information you will need. 

You can also download the following documents: 

Work Experience agreement
Letter to employer. This can be given to an employer once a placement has been agreed
Student Support Sheet

	NYBEP: https://nybep.work-experience.co.uk
	Work Finder: https://www.workfinder.com/
	S4S Next Gen: https://www.s4snextgen.org/
	LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com
	UCAS Importance of Work Experience
	Parental Guidance Importance of Work Experience
	All About Careers Why Work Experience Is Important