Work Experience

Connecting students with industry to build skills, confidence, and pathways into meaningful careers.

What Is Work Experience?

Work experience provides students with the chance to step into the workplace, build employability skills, and explore different career pathways. It’s a vital bridge between classroom learning and the real world.

Work experience benefits everyone involved:

Why It Matters on the Redlands Coast?

With our region growing and industries evolving, young people need clear pathways to the jobs of tomorrow. Work experience ensures students can:

Work Experience In Action

Hear how work experience is shaping futures and building stronger school-to-work connections on the Redlands Coast.

programs fact sheet

School-to-Work Programs Fact Sheet

A quick-reference guide that explains the types of school-to-work programs available in Queensland and how they support students, educators, and employers.

Employers Guide to Work Experience

Work Experience Employer Guide

A practical resource to help employers and supervisors host students in school-to-work programs, with clear steps to create a structured and meaningful placement.

Work Experience Toolkit

A collection of practical templates and checklists to help employers and supervisors plan, manage, and support meaningful work experience placements.

Articles & Information

Explore insights, advice, and local stories about how work experience is building stronger pathways from school into the workforce.

Useful Links

Access further information and helpful links about career pathways, training opportunities, and local industries.