Providing a work placement for a young person has benefits for both the young person and the employer.
Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) North East is urging Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire businesses to tap into a range of support that’s available to help them get started with work placements.
On 7 August, DYW North East will join forces with Aberdeenshire Council to host a webinar, Work Placements for School Pupils, which will talk attendees through the process of providing young people with work experience as part of their Foundation Apprenticeship qualification. Held over lunchtime, the webinar is free to attend.
Fraser Mitchell, Work Placement Officer, Aberdeenshire Council said: “Aberdeenshire Council’s Foundation Apprenticeship Programme has significantly boosted school performance and student attainment; 98.5% of pupils who complete a Foundation Apprenticeship progress to a positive destination.
“Foundation Apprentices bring with them enthusiasm and new ideas. In return, employers gain access to future talent, with Modern and Graduate Apprenticeships providing a natural progression from the Foundation Apprenticeship.”
Those who are interested in joining the webinar can register here.
DYW also produces a range of resources to help placement providers, including a work placements guide, logbook and induction templates. The resources can be viewed and downloaded here.
Aimee Maitland, Interim Director, DYW North East said: “Recent research from Skills Development Scotland revealed that many young people see a lack of work experience as a barrier to their chosen career. By offering a school pupil a work placement, organisations can raise awareness of their sector and the job roles within it, while also benefiting from the fresh perspectives that a young person can bring to their business. Now is a great time for employers to learn more in advance of the new academic year.”
DYW North East connects employers with education to provide young people in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the world of work. Find out more about their work here.
Read more about Skills Development Scotland’s research into Young People’s Career Ambitions 2024-25 here.