TRIDENT WORK EXPERIENCE 2019

Opportunity to develop employability skills Why Work Experience? Opportunity to develop employability skills Gain an insight into the world of work Work as part of an adult team Take on commitment and responsibility Try something that interests you Help you make the right choices post 16 To enhance the employability skills of young people through the Skills for Life programme. An opportunity to develop skills outside the classroom Employers are looking for well educated and flexible employees Careers are often no longer jobs for life – people do change Accredit you achievements

TRIDENT WORK EXPERIENCE YOU HAVE TWO OPTIONS: ARRANGE YOUR OWN PLACEMENT OR CHOOSE FROM THE WEBSITE

OWN PLACEMENT Job / company not already in the scheme Ask school for an own placement form or download form from the Trident website Trident will visit the employer Can be organised in the UK Great way to encourage an employer to join the Trident scheme and take future students

Log in to https://skills.gov.je and press login

Type in your Username and Password as it is written on your letter e.g. Username: michaelamure Password: 5whitebees

You will be asked to reset your password. Choose something familiar such as your school password or keep the password on your letter.

Click on Search. You can search by category, Employer or tick the types of tasks e.g. ’involves physical activity’.

A list of jobs (opportunities) will come up A list of jobs (opportunities) will come up. You can hover over them for a description. If you want to look further, click on the magnifying glass icon.

Read the full description Read the full description. Look at days, hours of work and location of the placement – can you get there? Click on Apply Now if you wish to add this role as one of your six choices.

The system will not allow you to make more than six choices The system will not allow you to make more than six choices. You can delete a choice by clicking on the red circle. The system will lock once the deadline date is reached and you will no longer be able to add or delate choices.

The Application Form… On the reverse of your form you must state: Why you have chosen your jobs What skills you hope to gain Any relevant interests or hobbies Check: Your handwriting should be legible Form must have a Parent/guardian signature and the relevant health box circled. Form must be handed In before the deadline set by your school.

If you need any help speak to school or Trident Good luck in making your selections or arranging your Own Placement If you need any help speak to school or Trident

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