Students are requested to undertake three separate work placements.
This exercise is hugely beneficial as it enables each individual to discover their own personal strengths.
In addition, it provides the students with an opportunity to gain an insight into different occupational backgrounds, which will assist them in making informed subject and career choices during Leaving Certificate.
It is the responsibility of students, with support from parents/guardians to secure work placement. Parents are asked to help ensure students meet deadlines for submission of placement details.
The school must be provided with details of ALL work experience placements on the ‘Confirmation of Placement Form’ at least 3 weeks in advance.
The dates for 2024-2025 TY Work Placements are:-
1. 25th November 2024 – 29th November 2024
2. 24th February 2025 – 28th February 2025
3. 12th May 2025 – 16th May 2025
There are NO classes for TY students during these weeks.
Certain organisations will have set dates for work placement which may not be at the same times—these should be negotiated with the TY coordinator and will be facilitated where possible.
Please find the following work placement documents below:
- Guidelines for Employers TY Work Experience Guidelines for Employers
- TY Confirmation of Placement TY Work Experience Confirmation of Placement
- TY Work Placement Insurance TY work placement insurance
- Progress report for employer/supervisor to complete TY Work Experience Student Progress Report