A RISE in homeworking since the start of the pandemic has made finding work experience for students a challenge, according to a Berkshire charity.
Education Business Partnership (EBP), a charity that helps students source work experience, is facing its biggest task of finding placements for nearly 2,000 young people.
Data from politics.co.uk shows a rise from 6.8% in 2019, and 12.1% in 2020, to 22.4% in 2021 and a survey by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that 24% of businesses intend to increase homeworking as a permanent business model going forward.
EBP has highlighted the issue, especially for students hoping for IT and cyber security roles, and their CEO is appealing to businesses who can support their work.
“We are delighted to be supporting so many students with work experience this year and are impressed by the variety of roles they are seeking,” said Michelle Smith.
“Whether you are a multi-national company or an SME or anything in between we would be so pleased to hear from you if you can support our work by providing placements. We know first hand how impactful work experience is for young people and would urge all employers to get involved.”
The EBP team will be on hand to support any businesses who come forward.
Ms Smith added:“We wouldn’t be able to achieve the results we see and make a difference for our students without the wonderful business community, who make time and share their knowledge with the students.”
Any businesses in the Wokingham or Reading area interested in hosting a work experience placement can call 01635 279277.
