Schools
Bring Careers to Life In Your Curriculum
Bristol WORKS connects secondary schools with employers across the city to deliver meaningful experiences of work for students aged 11–16.
Through employer encounters, workplace visits, and work experience opportunities, Bristol WORKS helps schools enrich careers education, raise aspirations, and support students in understanding the world of work.
Our team works closely with schools to coordinate employer engagement that supports careers education and aligns with national careers frameworks such as the Gatsby Benchmarks and Equalex Framework.
Partnership Overview
Bristol WORKS works in partnership with secondary schools across Bristol to deliver high-quality employer engagement activities that help students explore future careers and pathways.
Through our network of employers, we connect schools with organisations willing to share their expertise, offer real-world insight into industries, and provide meaningful opportunities for students to experience the workplace.
Our programme supports schools by coordinating employer activities, reducing the administrative burden on teaching staff, and ensuring activities are well organised, excellent quality and impactful for students.
How It Works
Partnering with Bristol WORKS is designed to be simple and flexible for schools.
Bristol WORKS is now welcoming new schools. If we haven’t worked with you before and you’d like for us to deliver in your school, please register your interest. You can express your interest in one‑off activities at any time during the year, or choose to commit to a full annual package.
Work Experience (WEX)
Our dedicated Work Experience team gathers placement opportunities from employers that align with your WEX weeks and shares them with schools. This list is live and updated throughout the year as new employers join the Bristol WORKS.
Students can apply for placements using an application form and parental/school consent form. We coordinate arrangements directly with employers.
We work closely with employers to ensure they are fully prepared to host students and provide high‑quality work experience placements.
What We Provide Schools
Bristol WORKS offers a range of activities and resources designed to support careers education and enrich learning for students.
Careers Events Support
Bristol WORKS helps schools organise and deliver events where students can meet a range of employers in one day including career carousels, ‘guess my job sessions’, assemblies and In-House Work Experience days. We coordinate employer participation and help ensure students have meaningful opportunities to explore different sectors.
Employer-Led Sessions
Employers can deliver workshops, talks, and interactive sessions within schools. These activities help students understand career pathways, develop employability skills, and learn about real roles within different industries.
Parent Engagement Events
We support schools in engaging with parents and carers through parents evenings that help families better understand the opportunities available to young people and the activities that their child is taking part in.
What Our Schools Say
“I have had nothing but praise for the visit! The learners loved it and all the staff said the same, that it was well organised, appropriate and meaningful for our lovely learners.
We even had a parent come into school to say that their child was buzzing when they went home.
Not only that, but something that you would not have been aware of is that two of the learners find this type of visit overwhelming but managed to stay the whole time, so credit to you.
So, a huge thankyou and we are looking forward to the next visit very much.”
Safeguarding Expectations
Bristol WORKS is committed to ensuring that all employer engagement activities are safe, appropriate, and well supported.
This collaborative approach ensures students have positive, safe experiences when interacting with employers.
CEIAG And Best Practice
Bristol WORKS supports schools in delivering high-quality Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG).
Through our partnerships with employers and education providers, we help schools:
Our work aligns with national careers frameworks and supports schools in providing meaningful employer encounters that enhance careers learning.
Bristol WORKS also facilitates collaboration between schools, employers, and careers professionals, helping to strengthen careers education provision across the city.
Work Experience Coordination
Bristol WORKS supports schools in coordinating high-quality work experience placements for students.
We also work with schools and employers to ensure placements are meaningful and well structured, helping students gain valuable learning from their experience.
Register Your Interest
If your school would like to strengthen employer engagement and expand opportunities for students, Bristol WORKS can help.
By partnering with Bristol WORKS, your school gains access to a growing network of employers who are committed to supporting young people and helping them explore future careers.
Our team will work with you to identify opportunities that suit your school and support your careers education programme.