Work experience

If you’re interested in work experience at Devon County Council, take the first step and visit the work experience page on the Devon Jobs website to search for live opportunities.

If you see a work experience placement advert and would like to express an interest, please complete a work experience placement form*. The form shouldn’t take too long to complete, it will ask you for some personal details, information about your skills and why you are interested in the placement. If you are successful, the work experience placement manager will be in touch with you directly.

 

*Please note, if you complete the form but there are no live vacancies, we will not respond to or action your expression of interest. Please only complete the form when you see an advert on Devon Jobs. Please contact firststep@devon.gov.uk with any queries.

T-Levels

T-Levels are a 2-year qualification available to 16–19-year-olds, combining classroom study with a 45-day industry placement.

Each T-Level is equivalent to 3 ‘A’ levels and helps young people develop the knowledge, attitude and practical skills to thrive in the workplace.

If you would like to find out more, please visit the Governments T-Level website here: T Levels for students.

To sign up for a T Level, you will need to contact your local further education college. The T Level coordinators in each college liaise with employers regarding the industry placement element.

‘I have enjoyed the course so far; it has taught me a lot about the IT industry and created an accurate picture of what to expect in an IT based workplace.

My placement at Devon County Council has given me some valuable experience which has set me up well moving forward. During my placement I designed and developed a piece of software to be used by the team, this has made my time with them feel productive for both me and the Council.

My placement was approached enthusiastically, and I have learnt a lot of key skills from all members of the team. Overall, it has been a positive and valuable experience.’

T Level Student, Digital Team – Devon County Council

Supported Internships

A supported internship is an unpaid study programme that lasts a maximum of 1 academic year and is specifically aimed at young people aged 16 – 24 who have a statement of special educational needs on an education, health and care plan (EHCP).

Supported internships are a brilliant tool to enable young individuals with special educational needs and disabilities to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to help them open the door into paid employment.

If you would like to find out more, please visit Devon’s SEND Local Offer web page: Supported internships – Children, families and education.

To sign up for a Supported Internship, you will need to contact your local further education college. The Supported Internship coordinators in each college liaise with employers regarding the internship placement.

“Have a trial run. If you like it, be part of the team. Be yourself, take small steps, and be brave.  I have grown in confidence communicating with my team as I am now independently using public transport. I have enjoyed working with my team and other colleagues who have supported me.”

From Supported Intern to Supported Apprentice to Permanent Team Member