DES staff have been organising Work Experience placements for Keystage 4 and Post 16 students for over 20 years, allocating around 1400 students per academic year. Work Experience is the best way for young people to experience work related Learning directly. The students gain a number employability, communications and time keeping skills etc.
At this moment in time we work alongside 90% of the Haringey Schools and have extended into Islington delivering Year 10 placements. We are very proud of the quality and variety of our placements and have a strong working relationship with a large number of our employers.
Currently we are looking for additional employers, particularly within Islington and would loove to hear from any companies interested in joining our network. Please message us or use our contact page to leave your details so that we can send you more information.