Preparing for adulthood: Work experience
Work experience can be an important step in helping young people prepare for adulthood. It offers the chance to:
- Try different types of work and understand what they enjoy
- Develop confidence, independence, and communication skills
- Learn workplace routines and expectations
- Build skills that support future employment, supported internships, or further training
- Make connections with employers and gain real insights into different careers
For young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), work experience can be especially beneficial. It provides an opportunity to practice real world skills in a supportive environment and explore future pathways at a pace that suits their individual needs.
We share work experience options listings to help you find useful information, but they are not recommendations from the Local Authority. Because providers tell us their own details, things may sometimes change. Please contact providers directly to check the most up‑to‑date information or to ask any questions.
If you ever have concerns or want to give feedback about a listing, please let us know and we’ll look into it.
Organisations offering work experience opportunities for SEND young people.