Work experience helps young people build employability skills and prepares them for the workplace.
We introduced our Young Person’s Paid work experience programme in 2017.
This programme provides 12 months paid work experience to young people from a range of backgrounds across Redcar and Cleveland in academic years 11-13 (age 15-18).
The young people are offered up to 7.5 hours per week and are paid National Minimum Wage.
Nine paid placements are available across a range of council services, including:
- Youth Services
- Kirkleatham Museum
- Health, Safety and Wellbeing
- Home to School Transport
- Street Scene
- Waste and Recycling
- Property Services
To request an application form and job description, please contact: workforcedevelopment@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
The closing date for applications is Friday 7th August with interviews taking place during the weeks commencing 17th August and 24th August.
For further information about the Young Person’s Paid Work Experience Programme, please contact the WorkforceDevelopment@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk
School Work Experience
Work experience offers you the chance to get a real insight into the world of work and begin to explore different career pathways, which may interest you.
We are committed to supporting all secondary schools in the borough to help build young people’s confidence and knowledge when making key decisions for their future careers.
We offer each secondary school within the Borough the following work experience learning activities:
- Year 10 work experience placements – week-long placements based in a variety of areas across the council's service provision.
- Mock interviews – for Year 10 students.
- Attendance at school career evenings / fairs.
- Meet the manager discussions – managers can attend Year 10 lessons to discuss their career aspirations and how they can be achieved.