Work Experience | Gunnedah

Work Experience Programs form part of the NSW secondary school curriculum and provide students with an opportunity to spend a planned period of time, usually one week, in a workplace of their choice, enhancing their classroom learning, assisting their career choices and building their industry skills. Carinya's compulsory Work Experience Program for Year 10 is conducted over two weeks each year, in the last two weeks of Term 2.

As part of the learning process, students are responsible for securing two work placements, undertaking as much as possible independently with support from the school, their parents, and carers. 

Although it is ideal for students to try a career they may be considering in the future, they can also use the opportunity to learn about work hours and gain skills and confidence in a work environment. As this may be the first time your child has been in a work environment, there are many essential obligations that both you and your child need to be aware of. Please ensure you read through the document 'The Work Experience Learning Guide for Parents & Carers'.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with the Work Experience Coordinator.