Work experience needs more support and guidance.(Jobs News) From: Evening Gazette (Middlesbrough, England) | Date: July 6, 2005 | COPYRIGHT 2005 MGN Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

Byline: Karen Mclauchlan

A new report from education charity Edge has found UK firms are being short-changed by the education system's failure to make the link between the classroom and the workplace.

The survey of Year 11 students found 70pc of those who had completed a work experience placement believed it was not well planned ...

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