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TY Work Experience Programme

The TY Work Experience Programme links students from Transition Year seeking Work Experience Placements with participating businesses. This provides a structure for employers to provide meaningful placements to students, which can result in offers of employment. 

The programme includes placement templates with manuals for both employers and students, online training materials for students, and a demo guide to assist businesses with uploading their placements.

View the student and employer manuals below. Get started by posting your placement opportunities here.

Employer Registration
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Post your placement opportunities online to help provide employment opportunities in your local area.

Post your work placement opportunity here

Manager Manual
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Download our Manager Manual to access a best in class placement structure that will help your team carry out great placements.

Download the Manager Manual [pdf, 2.2mb]

Student Manual
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Download a student manual for placement participants in your business. Our structured template will ensure they get the best out of the experience.

Download the Student Manual [pdf, 3.5mb]

Video: How to register

Watch the video to find out how to register your business as an Employer for this programme.

Video: Fundamentals of Food and Beverage Service



Visit our YouTube channel to view training videos on the fundamentals of Food and Beverage Service including Table Setting, Tray Service, and more.

Video: Accessing the New Transition Year Work Placement Programme


Watch our webinar on how to get the best out of TY Placements.