“The opportunity for our students to get exposure to such industry experts was extremely valuable. They inspired our students to be proactive in both creating and taking opportunities to develop their employability skills.”
Working Options in Education helps young people (14-18) to aim high and fulfil their potential. Our employability and life skills programme is delivered free in schools, colleges and online through our well established links with employers – particularly in the food, drink and retail industry.
We offer young people multiple interactions with employers including expert insight from industry, skills workshops, online content, access to industry events, work experience and placements.
young people engaged in schools, colleges and online
free insights from industry sessions delivered
students participating in our sessions feel more confident about their future.
volunteer speakers providing insights from industry and leading workshops
students invited to high profile industry events
We offer students multiple interactions with employers including expert insight from industry, skills workshops, online content, access to industry events, work experience and placements. 88% students feel more confident and positive about their future after participating in our sessions.
Book a free Insights from Industry sessionInspire young people by volunteering as speaker at one of our Insights from Industry sessions or as a skills workshop leader in a school or college; become a corporate partner and sponsor our programme or offer workplace visits or placements.
Get involvedIn our Student Zone, you’ll find articles and videos covering the skills you need to get you where you want to be. Everything from budgeting, healthy eating and cooking tips to how to prepare for interviews, keep your mind healthy and more.
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