This part of the website contains information for employers. Connexions are keen to show you how easy it is to get involved and point out the benefits to all concerned.
Why Get Involved?
Work experience benefits both the employer providing the placement and the young person taking advantage of it. Here are some of these benefits as we see them.Benefits to Employer
- Influencing the quality of future employees by improving the skills
and work readiness of young people
- Increased recruitment opportunities
- Enhancing the Company profile in the local community and building good relationships with Schools in the area
- Raising awareness of career and training opportunities
- Staff development and motivation
Benefits to young people
- Helps to develop skills such as communication, working with
others and problem solving
- Helps to develop employability skills
- Helps them learn directly about working life and the working environment
- Helps them to gain an insight into possible future careers
If you would like to find out more we are happy to arrange to visit your premises at your convenience.
