Work Experience
Work related learning is a fundamental part of the ethos at Corby Business Academy. We look to broaden our students understanding of the world of work, further develop their employability skills and allow them to gain new experiences that will inspire them to aim high.
By participating in a work experience placement, students will expand their learning from the classroom into the work environment. At Corby Business Academy, students will embark on work experience during Years 10 and 12. Year 10 students will take part in World of Work week whilst Year 12 will take part in a week’s work experience placement.
We encourage students to gain as much as work experience outside of these scheduled events in areas linked to their future career interests. This can be through additional work experience placements, a part-time job or through volunteering. Work experience can really help a student to stand out whether it be on their college, university, apprenticeship or job application.
Year 10 Work Experience (World of Work week)
This year we will be holding a World of Work week for Year 10 students during the week commencing 3rd July 2023. As part of the event students will take part in a variety of workshops and talks based on pathway options, CVs and interviews.
Students will be able to select an industry of their choosing and participate in workshops led by local employers, colleges and apprenticeship providers to offer them an insight into different careers pathways. They will also take part in mock interviews and attend a Careers Fair.
We invite parents, carers local employers, apprenticeship providers, FE and HE providers to support this event. To find out more please email Corby Business Academy’s Careers Leader fern.gibson@corbybusinessacademy.org
Year 12 Work Experience
We believe that it is also hugely beneficial for students to gain work experience in areas linked to their future careers.
This Year, Year 12 students at Corby Business Academy will partake in the Work Experience programme for one-week (5 days) between 3rd July – 16th July 2023. To allow our students to have the best possible experience, we will consider alternate dates during the school year if we believe a placement will be of particular benefit to the individual and this will need to be discussed with the school - as the Academy’s new Careers Leader I will be the main individual supporting Year 12 with this.
Year 12 students have attended a launch assembly and a follow-up session on how they can log their placements on the Unifrog platform.
We have encouraged students to contact companies and organisations themselves or make use of existing contacts that they have. Where this isn’t possible or students are uncertain about what wish to do in future, students will be supported to find an alternative.
Any students that do not manage to find a placement will be able to support with our Year 10 World of Work week taking place during the w/c 3rd July. The event will see many employers coming into the Academy to deliver workshops providing students with the opportunity to liaise with local business and find out more about a variety of industries.
If you have any questions regarding work experience placement, please do not hesitate to contact Careers Leader Fern Gibson via emailing fern.gibson@corbybusinessacademy.org or call 01536 303120.
Whilst being incredibly insightful and beneficial to students, finding a work experience placement has become harder since the Covid-19 pandemic with now more staff also working from home. If you or your company can assist with a placement for one of our Sixth Form students please let me know at your earliest convenience.
Please view supporting information below:
Work Experience Launch Presentation
Student Video on how to use the Unifrog Placement Tool
Parents and Carers Video on how you and your child will use the Unifrog Placement Tool
Student Unifrog Placement Information Sheet