More on Work Placements

The Process

We organise hundreds of Work Placements each year, working with local employers to encourage them to participate in the Work Placement scheme and then advertising these placement vacancies to interested students and graduates.

You can view and apply for any of our Work Placements online. The employer chooses who to interview and who to employ for their advertised placement.

If appointed you will receive an induction from your GO Wales Adviser and then ongoing contact as required for both you and your host employer to get the most of out the Work Placement.

New! Online Application System

We have launched a new online application system which will improve the way that you apply for GO Wales Work Placements.

The new online system has been developed to help you make good quality applications by streamlining the process so that you won't have to upload and store CVs and covering letters. Instead it focuses on specific sections including; your education, work experience and skills.

You will benefit from:

• A fairer recruitment process - all applications sent to employers will be anonymous, this means that the employer will only see your candidate number and the skills, education and training you have demonstrated in your application; making it easier for employers to make effective selection choices.
• An improved applicant experience - the new system will make it easier for you to save your information and tailor your applications quickly and easily.

Professional Development Award

All those on a GO Wales work placement work towards a work-based qualification called the Professional Development Award. This is a City & Guilds award designed specifically to help you focus on your own development before, during and after your placement. It helps you build a good working relationship with your host employer as you work towards common goals plus it doesn’t take long to complete and is paid for by GO Wales.