What’s on Offer?

There are four key services currently on offer from Trident:

Trident work experience placement

Our two-week work experience placement matches students with one of up to six employer choices.

Placements are available throughout the academic year and aim to reflect a vocational area of study.

Students can source their own placements and we will support this process.

Trident extended placement

This service matches students with an employer for an extended period of time. There is no timeframe for the placement, which is sourced independently by Trident. This placement is suitable for all students.

Trident Diploma offer

Our Diploma offer guarantees students ten days of work experience related to their Diploma course. This can be taken at any time throughout the course and we will support students who source their own placements.

Health and safety audit of work placement

Health and safety risk assessments are conducted for each and every placement. This service can be purchased in conjunction with any other offer or as a stand-alone service for colleges and training providers who source their own placements.

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.