Help find work experience
kazbarkaz
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Hello I’m Karen I have a 19yr old son who is at college doing ICT he’s on level 3 ..we need to find him a work experience for a week in the new year ..he has Asperges and epilepsy which is under control ..he’s only had epilepsy the last year ..He is a true gentleman very polite but we’ve had no joy finding a placement can anyone help please
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I hope scan any one help I need a work experience in ICT for my 19yr old son ,he’s on level 3 at college and need a week placement after Xmas .. he has Asperges he’s a true gentleman very polite .. he was diagnosed with epilepsy last yr but has it under control we’re in Staffordshire me Lichfield
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Hi @kazbarkaz - Just wondering what area of ICT your son is interested in.It's going back a while, but with my son needing work experience whilst at school, I struggled to find somewhere for him in ICT. My son was interested in computer art, & we contacted some local signwriters. He really enjoyed his time with them & designed a sign for an Indian restaurant, which they liked & used!He's also very quiet, & 'next door to Aspergers' we had been told. He gained some self confidence & enjoyed designing on their computer, helping making vinyl signs, as well as going out with one of the signwriters & watching signs for businesses being put up.I'm sorry I can't be more helpful, but replying just in case this might be a thought.Must admit our son had designed a shop sign for our business when he was 9 and a half years old just on his computer at home. We had used these local signwriters & 'gently' reminded them of this when we asked for a work placement, which possibly helped!
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Hello and welcome @kazbarkaz!
What about contacting your local computer store? Most companies use technology these days including a computer. Is he good with iPads or not? If so what about app design jobs? -
Hi @kazbarkaz, what about working in your nearest Scope shop?
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