Young people at school in Midlothian have
access to work placements, work inspiration activities and
vocational opportunities while at school.
Through Marketplace, the online tool
connecting business with education, teachers can access the offers
for young people, themselves and parents/carers. Employers are
always keen to offer insight to parents, ask the school
what is on offer for you. Teachers can access
Marketplace HERE
Midlothian schools work
experience refers to a limited period of time that a
school pupil spends with an employer during which they have the
opportunity to learn directly about working life and the working
environment. Some work placements offer pupils the chance to
try their hand at particular tasks while others provide an
opportunity to watch and learn. Work placements are becoming more
flexible and range from a one week placement for a 4th year pupil
to several weeks full time work experience, and everything in
between.
Foundation Apprenticeships are being
developed to create better links between young people, education
and employers and to better prepare young people for the world of
work.
A Foundation Apprenticeship lasts for two years and is studied
alongside other school subjects (typically National 5s and
Highers). Starting in fourth or fifth year, pupils get the
opportunity to complete elements of a Modern Apprenticeship while
still in full-time education. Upon successful completion of a
Foundation Apprenticeship young people can continue their studies
at college or university, go into direct employment or gain
accelerated entry onto a related Modern Apprenticeship.
Midlothian young people, parents and teachers can access a
schools vocational directory which gives information on vocational
programmes available for young people in the local area. Download
your copy HERE