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Work Experience: Getting ready to make the most of work experience

Age 14-19 | Workplace | Teacher-facilitated

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Learn how to prepare for your work experience so you gain transferable skills that will be useful in any future job. Apply knowledge of your Persona and potential growth areas, so both you and your colleagues benefit from working together.

 

Persona Life Skills is structured as a learning metaphor of exploring an archipelago of Islands, representing social, learning and work life challenges.

 

In this 45-60 min Island module, your students will:

  • Gain tips on how to prepare for their work experience placement.

  • Recognise the transferable skills they can gain from work experience, such as Time Management and Respect.

  • Learn how being adaptable can influence the success of their work experience.

 

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