Work Experience
It is the aim of the NICS to have a workforce which is broadly representative of the population of Northern Ireland. In order to achieve this aim we recognise that it is important that individuals considering careers choices have an opportunity to learn as much as possible about the opportunities that exist in the NICS. By offering opportunities to participate in work experience/work shadowing placements organised by schools, universities or business/education links bodies we hope to promote the NICS as a career of choi
Work experience placements for people with disabi
The NICS has made a commitment to work with external disability organisations to develop structured work placement programmes to make sure that people with disabilities can gain real work opportunities and experience within the NICS to improve their opportunities of securing future employment.
A work placement is a planned period of work based learning or experience. The NICS recognises that for people with disabilities, work placements can be a key to access the world of work from which they might otherwise be excluded. Therefore work experience and work placement are excellent interventions to provide opportunities for people with disabilities to gain experience and skills in work which may lead to employment in
The types of work experience placements offered by the NICS, application forms to apply for placements as well as policy and guidance for users is available her
It is the aim of the NICS to have a workforce which is broadly representative of the population of Northern Ireland. In order to achieve this aim we recognise that it is important that individuals considering career choices have an opportunity to learn as much as possible about the opportunities that exist in the NICS. By offering opportunities to participate in work experience/work shadowing placements organised by schools, universities or business education partnerships we hope to promote careers in the NICS.
Work experience placements for people with disabilities
The NICS has made a commitment to engage with external disability organisations to develop structured work placement programmes to make sure that people with disabilities have equal access to work opportunities within the NICS.
A work placement is a planned period of work based learning or experience. The NICS recognises that for people with disabilities, work placements can be a key to access the world of work from which they might otherwise be excluded. Therefore work experience and work placement are excellent interventions to provide opportunities for people with disabilities to gain experience and skills in work which may lead to employment in the future.
For more information on the types of work experience placements offered by the NICS please access the policy and guidance for users through the link below. Application forms for both schemes and the NICS Child Protection Policy are also accessable through the relevant links.
Click here for Work Experience Policy
Click here for Work Experience Application Form
Work Experience Policy and Guidance for Users
Work Experience Application Form
Work Experience Application Form for People with Disabilities
NICS Child Protection Policy and Guidance