Bringing modern work experience to life

In this episode of Let’s Make it Work, we explore how work experience has evolved – and what it needs to become if every young person is to benefit. 

Joined by Bobby Seagull MBE – teacher, author and broadcaster, Nicola Hall, Director of Education at The Careers & Enterprise Company and Ian Browne, Early Careers and Skills Growth Lead at Lloyds Banking Group.  

Together, the guests unpack the challenges of traditional, week-block placements and make the case for a more modern approach: multiple, high-quality workplace experiences embedded throughout education. They discuss how employers and educators can start small, co-create opportunities, raise aspirations, and close gaps for young people who are missing out. 

Useful resources:

• Statutory guidance on careers, updated in May 2025  

• The Gatsby Benchmarks 

• Modern work experience and our research insights  

• Getting started with modern work experience for educators, employers and providers 

• Using the equalex learning outcomes to plan impactful work experience 

• What is Skills Builder? 

• Find out more about Lloyds Banking Group’s school engagement  

Get in touch:  

How is modern work experience being implemented in your organisation? What is working well for you so far? Please do get in touch at podcast@careersandenterprise.co.uk