Vale of York Academy @ValeYorkAcademyRT @vale_society: What a wonderful evening of talented pupils and staff too! Well done everyone 👏 https://t.co/smR7SbFWRa2 hours ago

Vale of York Academy @ValeYorkAcademyRT @voymusic2: Thank you so much to all our amazing students, parents, staff and community for your support and encouragement. What a wonde…3 hours ago

Vale of York Academy @ValeYorkAcademyRT @vale_yorkdofepe: Well played by our U15 squad and well done to @pe_TGS for a great game! Really enjoyed the game and ready for a rematc…4 hours ago

Vale of York Academy @ValeYorkAcademyA huge well done to 8TG for winning inter form PE on points today! 32 points with 2nd 8PD on 30! All ready to celebrate in the morning 👍 well done!! Year 7 inter form tomorrow 😁 https://t.co/sF5GDHIf484 hours ago

Vale of York Academy @ValeYorkAcademyRT @valeofyorkcomco: Amazing night at the @ValeYorkAcademy Christmas Carol Concert! Brilliant music, singing and dancing from students, sta…4 hours ago

Vale of York Academy @ValeYorkAcademyYear 10 Dofe training tonight on navigation! Students working really hard on preparation for their expeditions in the summer! Excellent work 👍 https://t.co/3LT0k22LdE8 hours ago

Vale of York Academy @ValeYorkAcademyToday’s autumn year 8 Inter form competition saw the whole of year 8 on Football and Benchball competing for the best form overall in year 8! Results will be revealed in form tomorrow morning! Amazing effort and work from all the students 👍 https://t.co/VrwwkN8fNz8 hours ago

Vale of York Academy @ValeYorkAcademyRT @valeofyorkcomco: V.O.Y.A.G.E 2019/20( Vale of York Academy Gifted Enterprise) is underway! Great to have academically gifted students f…1 day ago

Vale of York Academy @ValeYorkAcademyRT @voymusic2: Great rehearsals this week preparing for our carol concert tomorrow night. All students taking part to be in S3 period 3 fol…1 day ago

Vale of York Academy @ValeYorkAcademyRT @LakesideYork: We’re very proud of our Y6 Santa’s Apprentices who made a “gargantuan” profit at the Vale of York Christmas Fair. We can’…2 days ago

Work experience

Our Year 10 students undertake work experience during term-time, usually for a two-week period in May.

We will work with the students beforehand alongside NYBEP who facilitate the process for us, to help them to find a placement.

We also encourage students to do additional placements and explore the possibility of part-time work at weekends and during holidays, to boost their CVs.

Why do we do work experience?

There are many reasons for doing work experience, including:

To develop and understand employability skills
To explore a particular interest through employment
To experience the workplace
For future references / job application forms
Possibility of part-time job opportunities

Finding a work placement

Here are some general tips for finding a work placement:

Ask your friends and family if they have contacts.
Think about the kind of work you’d like to do and what you definitely don’t want to do.
Use the NYBEP database – we will give you login information.
Remember that you will have to make your own travel arrangements so make sure you find somewhere accessible .
Don’t just go for the same placement as your best friend, think about what is best for you.
Be prepared to call or email the company/companies you’re interested in.
Don’t worry if you’re not successful first time! You might need to ask a few companies before you find the right placement opportunity.

Our Year 10 students undertake work experience during term-time, usually for a two-week period in May.

Why do we do work experience?

Finding a work placement

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