Work experience is more than a student opportunity; it’s a business advantage.
When employers open their doors to young people, they help shape the future workforce and gain fresh energy, ideas, and insight in return.

Why should employers get involved in work experience?

Because it’s a win-win.
By offering a placement, you’re not just supporting education, you’re investing in your industry, your community, and your future talent pipeline.

At The Changing Education Group, we help employers deliver impactful placements without the paperwork or hassle. Our platform makes it easy to engage, mentor, and inspire the next generation.

What’s the real impact of work experience?

For students:

• Builds confidence and motivation
• Provides insight into career paths
• Develops practical, transferable skills
• Opens doors to future employment

For employers:

• Taps into a pool of emerging talent
• Offers a fresh perspective from a younger generation
• Enhances company culture and morale
• Strengthens local reputation and social impact

Work experience isn’t just a CV booster, it’s a launchpad.
And for businesses, it’s a chance to spot talent early, shape future employees, and give back meaningfully.

What kind of real-world skills do students gain?

When students spend time in the workplace, they develop far more than technical know-how.

Examples of real skills gained:

• A student at a design studio contributes creative input to a live client project
• A healthcare placement builds empathy, communication, and teamwork
• A placement in hospitality develops time management and customer service
• An IT or tech student learns agile working and digital collaboration

These experiences transform students from passive learners to active contributors, building readiness for whatever comes next.

How does work experience support local economies?

Employers that offer placements help grow local talent, and that matters.

Community benefits include:

• Reduced youth unemployment and NEET rates
• Stronger school-business relationships
• Better retention of skilled workers in the area
• More inclusive and resilient labour markets

By engaging early, businesses help close skills gaps and create more inclusive access to opportunity. It’s smart, sustainable workforce development.

What support does The Changing Education Group provide for employers?

Our Work Experience Suite is designed to make employer participation easy, compliant, and rewarding.

We provide:

• A secure platform for managing placements
• Help with risk assessments and student safeguarding
• A library of tools and guidance for mentoring young people
• Ongoing support from our experienced delivery team

Whether you’re offering one placement or 100, we take care of the logistics, so you can focus on impact.

Ready to invest in future talent?

By offering a placement, you:

• Support young people in finding direction
• Build connections with local education providers
• Help develop the skills your industry needs
• Show your commitment to social impact and community development

We make it easy to get started.
Whether you’re new to work experience or ready to scale up, our team is here to help.

Email us at workwithus@changingeducation.co.uk
Visit www.changingeducation.co.uk
Or book a call today

Let’s build tomorrow’s workforce, together.

FAQs

1. What types of businesses can offer work experience?
Any! From SMEs to large corporations, if you can offer a safe, structured learning opportunity, you can make a difference.

2. How long do placements usually last?
Placements range from one-day shadowing to week-long or extended programmes. We’ll help you choose what fits.

3. Is work experience suitable for remote or hybrid businesses?
Yes, we support hybrid, virtual, and project-based placements through our digital platform.

4. Do I need previous experience mentoring students?
No, we provide clear guidance, training resources, and ongoing support throughout the placement.

5. Is there a lot of admin involved?
Not with us. Our system handles documentation, communication, and tracking, saving you time and effort.