Work experience is vital to young people as it provides them with real-life experiences within the workplace.
We work with a variety of employers who provide placements for students to gain experience in their chosen field and develop practical or employability skills which are hard to gain in the classroom or workshop.
Interested in providing work experience opportunities to young people? Contact our Employer Services team.
Hosting work experience in your business comes with a wide range of benefits including:
Connect with the next generation of workers
Inject fresh ideas and new ways of thinking into your business
Support the growth of the business through recruitment of new team members
Engage with your local community
Improve your reputation
Develop coaching and mentoring skills amongst your employees
By hosting a work experience student, you are making a huge impact on their career progression and opportunities. A work experience offers students:
Experience in the workplace and insight into jobs and sectors that they have an interest in
Increased confidence, social and employability skills
Experience to build their CVs
Opportunities to progress onto paid employment with the company
Gain skills from the on-the-job training which they may not get while studying.
Hosting T Levels placements
T Levels are a technical qualification, equivalent to 3 A Levels, offering students the chance to split their studies between classroom learning, and an industry placement.
Each T Level student completes an industry placement that lasts a minimum of 315 hours (approximately 45 days). This is a great opportunity to help develop new talent in your industry, and give young people the chance to develop new skills and gain valuable experience.
Interested in hosting T Level placements? Get in touch with our Employer Services team today at 0151 551 7610.
Hi, I’m Ailz. What I love most about education is the opportunity to make a genuine difference to people’s lives, help them recognise their own potential, and open doors to new careers and pathways. I began my career teaching English in Further Education, before becoming a mentor for trainee teachers through their placement years. I really enjoyed mentoring and coaching trainees, helping them develop their practice and discover their own strengths as teachers. This led me into teacher education, where I now work as a Programme Lead, supporting the next generation of teachers in the Further Education and Skills sector.
I care deeply about social mobility, the importance of positive relationships, and helping students feel confident and engaged in their learning. I’m a nurturing and approachable teacher educator, and I’m committed to ensuring that every trainee I work with feels encouraged, valued, and supported as they develop their practice.
I’m Sasha. What I enjoy most about working in education is helping people build confidence and realise their full potential. I spent 13 years working as a teaching assistant and Learning Support Assistant before moving into teaching Health and Social Care and Access courses with learners aged 16 and over. These experiences shaped my belief in the importance of positive relationships and adapting teaching to meet individual needs.
Mentoring trainee teachers and coaching colleagues sparked my interest in teacher education, which I moved into in 2024. I enjoy helping trainees connect theory with classroom practice, try out new approaches and find their own confidence as teachers. I aim to create a supportive space where they can ask questions, reflect honestly and feel comfortable seeking advice.
I have a degree in Psychology, a master’s in Mental Health, a PGCE, the National Professional Qualification in Leading Teacher Development and a Postgraduate Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring in Education. These studies continue to inform my interests in inclusive teaching, wellbeing, and supporting others to develop their practice.
