Company Visits

Students visit a workplace to learn about the way various businesses operate. They also gain an insight into various workroles, pay and conditions. This is a great opportunity for young people as it may often be the first time they have set foot in a 'real' business.

Benefits for students:

• Helping to prepare young people for the world of work and to enhance their employability skills
• Learning from contact with people who actually work in that particular occupation
• Students gain experience and knowledge about working practices, the work environment and the hazards associated with particular workplaces
• Curriculum enhancement of applied and vocational subjects