Work Experience
What are the benefits of a placement with Cornwall Cricket Board?
A work experience placement will give you the opportunity to practise and develop some key employability skills and attributes. By choosing to do a placement with us, we can help you:
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Gain practical experience in the job area you are interested in
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Raise your awareness of current developments in the work area
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Improve your job opportunities
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Build on your skills and knowledge which will help you gain confidence in your chosen area of work
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Build your networks
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Take the first step to explore career options and make a positive career choice
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Gain great knowledge and insight into a large public sector organisation
What can you expect from us?
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A one week placement for school students, although it may be possible to offer a different length placement for other applicants
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A work experience placement designed to meet your particular career needs
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A chance to see first-hand how we deliver services by:
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work shadowing
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getting some 'hands on' practical experience
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An opportunity to meet different people in your chosen career area, ask questions and understand more about their area
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Encouragement and support
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A safe and secure placement where you will be treated fairly and with respect
Who can apply for work experience?
Our work experience programme is open to everyone aged 14 and over, whether you are :
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At school
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Home Educated
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At college
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At university
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Returning to work
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Looking for a career change
We provide an inclusive working environment and commitment to placements for individuals from diverse groups; including:
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disadvantaged young people
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long term unemployed / returners to the labour market
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young people with SEND
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adults with learning needs
This programme is continually under review and is subject to availability of work and staff to work alongside/shadow.
To view the Cornwall Cricket Work Experience Policy, please click here
How to apply?
To apply, please email Michelle Kent