Yr 10 Work Experience - Cambourne Village College

Year 10 Work Experience What is it? Why are we doing it? 15-19th July 22nd July back in school Opportunity for pupils to experience the world of work Start to question what they want to do in the future Develop numerous skills before and during work experience: Making contact Working in a professional Time management with a company environment Making a link between school Exploring different Learning new skills and the future

possibilities Adds to the CV for future job course Responsible applications Writing a CV Norwich City FC Porsche Centre Cambridge C3 Church

Cambridge Fluid Systems Steve Fallon Sports Costa Bidwells Cog to Cog Bike Tech Centre Wysing Art Centre Netherhall School Monarch Farm Clip n climb Cambridge Mott MacDonald Limited

He is doing so well, we are really pleased with him. He is amazing with the children , he shows a natural flare for this type of work and he is kind and caring. In fact we are so impressed with him that we have offered him a part time job at our out of school club Given the nature of our firm and the types of cases we deal with, we have found Ellie to be very mature and have handled cases in an appropriate manner; This had been particularly noticeable when they have attended court with our Solicitors meaning we have been happy to take them on a number of occasions which I hope has enhanced their experience.

The process Date 20th September WB 24th September WB 26th November Friday 18th January WB 4th February June WB 15th July Launch with Parents Process of self organised placements starts PSHE lessons: 1. Ideas for work experience placements including contact numbers etc. 2. How to write a CV 3. How to write an email contacting a company for the first time / How to call a

company Check point how far along the process are pupils All Work experience forms fully completed and handed in All placements confirmed by PB Assembly/ PSHE lesson conducting yourself on work experience/ in a workplace. Work experience booklets Work experience starts member of CamVC will visit each placement Placements Other Cambridgeshire schools looking for placements during the same week early organisation is key Please let Miss Boyns know if your company is able to offer any work experience placements As much as possible your son/daughter should not be in your place of work Self Organised Why? Development of numerous skills Avoids I think this would be perfect for you Start of the process of considering what each pupil wants to do in the future

Lots more opportunities available this way Placements Helping your child to decide Schools What subjects do you enjoy? What hobbies do you enjoy? Is there anything you can already see yourself doing in the future? Office work Ideas Hospital Scaffolding company

Government offices Research Shops Things to consider: - How much can you do in 1 week in that work place? - Confidentiality can restrict the amount that can be done - Find out EXACTLY what tasks they are able to do to avoid disappointment - Do they have a work experience program? HELP! Stuck for ideas? please see Miss Boyns as soon as possible Not sure how to contact

companies? Go to careers office and pick up a template letter/ email The process Date 20th September WB 24th September WB 26th November Friday 18th January WB 4th February June WB 15th July Launch with Parents

Process of self organised placements starts PSHE lessons: 1. Ideas for work experience placements including contact numbers etc. 2. How to write a CV 3. How to write an email contacting a company for the first time / How to call a company Check point how far along the process are pupils All Work experience forms fully completed and handed in All placements confirmed by PB Assembly/ PSHE lesson conducting yourself on work experience/ in a workplace. Work experience booklets Work experience starts member of CamVC will visit each placement