What Work Derbyshire 2015/16 for Young People | Page 22
What Work Derbyshire 2015 / 2016
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Sandwich course A sandwich course, offered by many universities basically adds another
year to your degree in which you experience working in industry or working or studying
abroad. Students who work in industry (usually paid) gain invaluable work experience and
those studying abroad can also use their experience to add to their CV.
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Year in Industry This programme arranges paid placements for students during their gap
year before starting their degree course. www.yini.org.uk
Other options include studying abroad, work shadowing at a higher level or for a different
position while already working and volunteering on a regular basis. Try www.do-it.org
Gap year
A gap year usually means taking a year before starting higher education to do something else.
This could be travelling, working, doing voluntary work or learning new skills and you would
need to fund this yourself. Many people take a gap year before starting at university.
A gap year could help you to:
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meet new people
learn new skills
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improve your confidence
learn a language
experience different
cultures
Top tip
You can apply to university or
college before your gap year and
defer for a year. Talk to a careers
adviser or sixth form / college
tutor about the best option for
you. Don’t just think in terms
of ‘What will I do with my gap
year’, but also ‘What will I do
when I come back’? Use your
year wisely.
Skills Festivals
get work experience for
your chosen careers
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improve your grades
Many employers, universities and colleges value candidates
with gap year experience, especially if the experience is
relevant to the job or course applied for. As well as gaining
extra skills and experience your year out will give you
the chance to think carefully about your future career.
The secret to a successful gap year? Plan it well
and make the most of the time you have! Employers
and universities won’t be impressed if you’ve spent
the year working in your local pub but want to
become a geoscientist.
Look out for local skills shows which aim to
give 15-24 year olds the chance to get a taste
of a wide variety of work skills and to chat to
employers and training providers.
Wheels to Work
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Prince’s Trust
There are a number of programmes run
by the Prince’s Trust across Derbyshire.
These include helping people to build
confidence and skills for work.
If you’re keen on a job but don’t know how you’re going to get there, could the Wheels to
Work moped scheme help you? Find out if you qualify at www.wheelstowork.org.
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