1. Bolton College
Andrew Hughes Employability Coordinator

2. Why we are here … Employers tell us that …
careers advice in school is not good enough - 70%
young people do not have a positive attitude – 72%
Or the relevant employability skills – 78%
work experience is a significant factor when recruiting staff – 54% (UKCES Survey 2014)

3. What we are looking for…
Employer support/course input
Live Projects/Briefs
Workplace Tours
Industry Expert Talks
Work Placements

4. One Solution …
“A work placement is an unpaid role within your organisation, designed to give a young person an insight into your company and industry” Volunteering can be classed as a work placement

5. Examples
Lancashire Wildlife Trust Norman Walsh Barnardo’s Thicketford Day Centre Chai Times PC World/Currys