Become a Trident Employer

Taking students on a Trident work experience placement can be beneficial to your business whatever your organisation’s size or sector. Students seeking work experience are looking for the opportunity to develop the skills they need for the world of work. They are enthusiastic, hardworking, are increasingly computer literate, and often offer fresh new ideas.

Trident provides an easy way to take on a student by assisting you with the necessary preparation, and putting you in touch with the right candidates. Taking on a student is just like employing any new member of staff. It is important to ensure that there is job description for the work you want them to do, that they are fully briefed, and that any risks to you or them are minimised. Most importantly, it provides an opportunity for both you and the student to understand the skills required in your area of work.

When you apply to be a Trident Employer there is a simple process to match the right student to you.
The National CouncilFor Work Experience offers support and development of quality work experience for the benefit of students, organisations and the economy.
The Department of Children, School and FamiliesSupport and advice for young people and employers on the support available to develop skills.
Health and Safety ExecutiveProvides comprehensive health and safety guidelines and clearly defined responsibilities of all partners (Employers, Education establishments, work experience organisers, placement providers, parents/carers and students) involved with young people at work or on work experience.
Business Action on SkillsOffers support to employers in developing and implementing Government-supported workplace training programmes.
Federation of Education Business Links ConsortiaIllustrates the promotion of providing coherence in the planning and provision of education business link activities between schools/colleges and local employers.
Learning and Skills CouncilOutlines planning and funding support available for high quality education and training in England.
Train to GainOffers schools and colleges a range of resources to support work related learning and enterprise and a number of support services from consultancy to in-service training.