Trident for Teachers

Our aim is to deliver interesting and relevant work placements that help young people gain real-life experience.

We offer the widest choice of national work placement opportunities across a range of industries and employers. Students are fully supported throughout the entire process, with Trident providing an invaluable link between each student and the employer.

We also dedicate considerable resources to helping schools through the work placement process to ensure that it runs as smoothly as possible.

All our work placements undergo a rigorous health and safety risk assessment. This means that you can be confident your students have a safe working environment.

We have a truly flexible service, where we can accommodate placements found by parents – or even by students themselves.

Students should emerge from their experience with a clear picture of the skills they need for their chosen industries and the job opportunities they can expect in the future.

Learn DirectFree impartial information and advice on skills assessment, apprenticeships and careers. The website also includes video clips and checklists for interview preparation.
Careers WalesComputer quiz/game on preparation for work experience.
The National CouncilFor Work Experience offers support and development of quality work experience for the benefit of students, organisations and the economy.
ConnexionsProvide advice and information for young people. It also provides support up to the age of 25 for young people who have learning difficulties or disabilities (or both). Quizzes on interview preparation are also included on the website.
The Department of Children, School and FamiliesSupport and advice for young people and employers on the support available to develop skills.
Direct Gov - Preparing for WEXInformation about the options and routes available to young people to gain the skills needed in life .From new diplomas to GCSEs, Apprenticeships, AS Levels or other courses that can help give you the skills you need to take control of your future.
Direct GovInformation, advice and tips for young people preparing for work experience.
QCA PublicationsQCA publications (Online shop). Keys skills for developing employability, QCA (2001) Learning through work-related contexts - a guide to successful practice, QCA (1998). Wider opportunities for work-related learning at key stage 4, QCA (1999).
Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship to YouthOffers advice, training and support to teachers and youth professionals on helping young people from low-income communities build skills and unlock their entrepreneurial creativity.