Work Experience and Education Business Partnership
The Education Business Partnership works with schools to help young people access work experience opportunities.
Work experience is available to pupils in Year 10 and above. It gives young people the chance to spend time in a real workplace and learn about the world of work.
During their placement, pupils take part in everyday work activities and develop valuable skills. They gain first-hand experience of the workplace and learn what it is like to be part of a team.
Our Management of Work Experience Scheme helps schools deliver safe and effective work experience programmes.
Schools that buy into the scheme will receive:
- Access to our Work Experience Resources
- Access to the Work Experience Database for Cornwall
- Professional placement suitability visits
- Work Experience Logbook for Students
- National work experience research and legal updates
- Work Experience Coordinator Hotline
- Certificates of Completion for all students who complete a placement.
We also offer Passport to Work Experience.
This programme gives pupils the chance to experience a real workplace. It helps them develop skills, build confidence and prepare for their future careers.
To learn more please visit Services for Schools
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Event Inspires Careers Leads and WEX Coordinators Across Cornwall
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WEXThe Education Business Partnership hosted its annual event at the Royal Cornwall Showground, a much-anticipated gathering held every December.
The event brought together career leads from schools across Cornwall for an inspiring day focused on enhancing work experience opportunities for students. The event, organised by the EBP’s Lisa Neville, Gav Stephens, and Gavin Beresford, aimed to support schools in developing their approach to work experience. By providing insights into career pathways, the event empowered career leads to guide pupils on their next steps towards a successful career.
The morning sessions included key discussions on the Work Experience Review 2024, WEX Child Employment, and Supported Work Experience. Attendees then enjoyed a networking session; a valuable opportunity to connect with new and existing partners while indulging in a delicious lunch provided by The Good Food Catering Company. The afternoon featured a line-up of engaging guest speakers, including Dani Smith from Cornwall Council, Emma Pate of Great Cornish Food, and Kate Teagle, Chloe Garner, and Debbie Lewis (Future Workforce Team). The event concluded with insightful presentations from Jo Ledger and Cat Andrews on the SLA.
The day was a resounding success, highlighting the dedication of career leads who tirelessly educate and inspire young people about their career options. A heartfelt thank you goes out to all attendees, our exceptional guest speakers, and the networking lunch participants for making the event memorable.
Quote: “This has been such an amazing day and having the chance to learn what different organisations have to offer has been extremely valuable.” Careers Lead
Big thank you to: The Royal Cornwall Show Ground, The Good Food Company, The Headland Hotel, The Hospitality Collective, Truro and Penwith College, Liskeard Library, Newquay Orchard, Access Cornwall, JCP School Adviser, Cormac, CSW Group, Active Plus, Careers Hub, Real Ideas, Screen Cornwall, DWP School Adviser, Cornwall Marine Academy and CMN Apprenticeships for supporting the event.
