work experience
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Many teens now prioritize coursework, test prep and other pursuits to impress college-admissions officers, but a lack of work experience is worsening their employment prospects after graduating.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026
He has taken proactive steps to gain work experience at Acorns Hospice charity shop in Shard End.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Following Milburn's report, the government said it was creating 300,000 work experience and training placements in sectors including construction, health and social care and hospitality.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
To address their lack of work experience, the firm gave them 2,000 hours of on-the-job training and also channeled them to SAU Tech, for 80 hours of coursework.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
Come work experience week, another boy and I were shipped off to a Catholic elementary school I’d never heard of.
From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge
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