Let’s Make It Work: Supporting Meaningful Work Experience for SMEs

Small and micro businesses have a vital role to play in helping young people prepare for the workplace. This event brings together local employers to explore how modern work experience can work in practice, what support is available, and how businesses can get involved in a way that fits their capacity.

Hosted in partnership with the Swindon and Wiltshire Careers Hub, this session will introduce the national “Let’s Make it Work” campaign and share practical insight into how meaningful work experience can benefit both businesses and young people.

You’ll hear about approaches that are already working, take part in open discussion about challenges and opportunities, and connect with other businesses and partners in the area.

Whether you’re new to offering work experience or looking to build on what you already do, this event is an opportunity to learn, share, and shape future activity.

What to expect
A short welcome and introduction to the campaign
An overview of modern work experience and what it can look like in practice
Insights from local partners and potential contributors
Open discussion around barriers, opportunities, and support available
Opportunities to connect with other local businesses

Who should attend
This session is aimed at small and medium-sized businesses across Swindon and Wiltshire who are interested in supporting young people through work experience, insight days, or similar activity.

Why attend
Understand how modern work experience can work for your business
Learn about support available locally
Share your views and experiences with others
Build connections with local organisations and fellow SMEs