Experiencing the World of Work
Research tells us that young people who experience meaningful encounters with employers have increased future earning potential and are less likely to have significant periods when they are not in education, employment or training.
77
%*
of young people say work experience builds useful skills. *Youth Voice Census 2023 report
Facilitating work experience
We deliver a range of programmes that give young people opportunities to meet relatable industry volunteers, immerse themselves in the world of work and develop the skills sought by employers. Our experience tells us involving ‘relatable’ industry role models (like a young apprentice from a similar background) is a powerful way of engaging underrepresented young people. Aspiration can be an issue for young people from less-advantaged backgrounds, so we provide opportunities, wherever possible, for young people to ‘see’ themselves succeeding in the world of work.
In addition to immersive world of work programmes, we also utilise our employer networks to connect young people directly to engaging work experience placements with local employers and projects. We work closely with employers to ensure placements develop young people’s knowledge of careers and the workplace, putting them in a position to make well-informed choices about future career pathways.
1519
young people attended our immersive world-of-work experiences in 2024
88
%
of young people who completed CYT work experience agreed they have a good understanding of careers in the built environment sector
90
%
of young people who completed CYT work experience agreed they have the skills needed to succeed in the workplace
