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Beyond the Classroom, Into the Workplace.
Practical experiences that build confidence, develop skills and open up conversations about future careers.
A day with a difference
For many young people, the workplace is something they've heard about but rarely had the opportunity to experience for themselves.
Our Bring Your Teen to Work Day programme changes that. Rather than simply spending a day observing what adults do, teenagers get involved, ask questions, meet people from different career backgrounds and develop practical skills they can use beyond the classroom.
Whether they're considering university, apprenticeships or their first steps into employment, we create experiences that help young people understand their options, recognise their strengths and feel more confident about what comes next.
Every programme is designed around your organisation, combining engaging activities with opportunities to learn directly from the people who work there.
Two ways to experience the workplace
Every organisation is different, and so are the young people taking part. We offer two approaches that can be tailored to your workplace, your industry and what you'd like participants to gain from the experience.
Workplace Skills Day
From creating a first CV and practising networking skills to meeting colleagues and exploring different career paths, this programme helps young people prepare for the opportunities ahead. Activities can include interview preparation, workplace communication, office tours, career conversations and exploring how AI is changing the world of work.
The Business Challenge
What does it take to turn an idea into a business? Working in teams, participants develop a concept, make decisions about budgets, branding and marketing, and pitch their ideas. This hands-on challenge brings commercial thinking to life while developing creativity, communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills. A charitable element can also be incorporated.
More than a day out of the classroom
The most valuable experiences are the ones young people can build on. Our programmes are designed to help participants leave with practical skills, new perspectives and a clearer understanding of the opportunities ahead.
Confidence
Feel more comfortable asking questions, meeting new people and contributing ideas in unfamiliar environments.
Communication
Practise introducing themselves, working with others and expressing their thoughts clearly.
Career Awareness
Discover different roles, career pathways and opportunities they may not have previously considered.
Something to Build On
Gain experiences and examples they can draw on in future applications, interviews and conversations about their next steps.
Making your workplace their experience.
Every organisation has something valuable to share, whether it's the variety of roles within the business, the people behind its success or the skills that make its industry unique.
We work with you to create a programme that brings those opportunities to life. Your colleagues might contribute through career conversations, networking activities, office tours or sharing their own experiences of entering the workplace.
Our facilitators lead the activities and help coordinate the day, making sure there's a clear structure, plenty of interaction and a meaningful experience for everyone involved.
We can also explore a simple application process before the event and opportunities for reflection afterwards, helping young people recognise what they've learnt and how they might use it in future applications or interviews.
The practicalities, taken care of
We know that bringing young people into the workplace takes planning. From shaping the programme to managing the activities on the day, we work alongside your team to make the experience organised, engaging and enjoyable.
Planned around you
We work with your team to develop a structured programme that reflects your workplace, the age group attending and the experience you want to create.
Experienced facilitators
Our DBS-checked facilitators lead the day, with a minimum of two facilitators supporting groups of up to 30 young people. Larger groups can be accommodated with additional support.
Support from start to finish
We help coordinate the arrangements, including registration information, additional needs and relevant consent, so everyone knows what to expect before the day.
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Bring Your Child to Work Day
Engaging, hands-on experiences designed for younger children, combining creativity, teamwork and plenty of opportunities to learn through doing.
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