Work experience

Work experience offers you the chance to get a real insight into the world of work and begin to explore different career pathways, which may interest you.

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Choosing what to do in your career may seem like a scary task. Work experience gives you the chance to see first hand what a real workplace is all about. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and get a clear understanding of the day-to-day tasks involved.

We believe that the right work experience for you is vital to kick starting you on your chosen career path and to equip you with new skills, hands on experience and gain knowledge of your chosen sector. 

During your placement with us you will be able to develop your skill set, such as teamwork, problem solving and communication, which will help you progress going forward.

We can offer a wide range of work experience opportunities across the county of North Yorkshire.

Please note: our work experience placements are subject to availability within the service and some roles may only be available in certain locations of the county. 

Register your interest

If you would like to register your interest in work experience with us in the future, please complete our expression of interest form which can be found by searching on our jobs and vacancies page. We will keep your details and get in touch with you when an opportunity becomes available.

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If you have any queries, please contact resourcingsolutions@northyorks.gov.uk or call us on 01609 535585.