Work placements are an opportunity for young people to become familiar with working in a professional workplace, while also helping them learn about and understand the variety of jobs that are available in Orkney.
Work placements can help young people identify the sorts of jobs they may – or may not – be interested in and can help them make informed choices about their future.
This includes what subjects they should study at school, or identifying the available pathways into a career such as apprenticeships or further and higher education qualifications.
Undertaking a work placement will also help young people develop transferable skills which will benefit them in whatever job they may choose in the future.
Work placements can help young people identify the sorts of jobs they may – or may not – be interested in and can help them make informed choices about their future.
This includes what subjects they should study at school, or identifying the available pathways into a career such as apprenticeships or further and higher education qualifications.
Undertaking a work placement will also help young people develop transferable skills which will benefit them in whatever job they may choose in the future.