How to Support Students in Finding a Host Employer for Work Experience 2025
Term 4 Week 7 – Monday 24 to Friday 28 November 2025
There has been lots of positive momentum towards work experience week with students considering their interest and aligning it with opportunities.
A few placement highlights this week include, returning to their primary school, RPA, a law firm and a beautician.
This week, students were given time during Luminary to select three organisations to contact based on their interests, decided on the best way to reach out, and set aside time to do so by week’s end.
It is important to note, that although we provide resources and guidance, most placements come from students’ own family or connections. Parents can assist by exploring options with their children and sharing contacts from their networks.
Parents and local community can also assist by nominating businesses that can assist in taking on students at this time. If you have anyone that can help please ask them to complete the Host Employer Form and we can share this with suitable students.
Finding a Host Employer – Student Tips
Students should not rely solely on email to contact potential businesses. The most effective approach is to visit in person or call ahead to arrange a meeting with the owner or manager. Students should dress neatly and bring a printed Letter of Introduction, the Student Placement Record, and a one-page resume. Many employers welcome enthusiastic students seeking experience.
Student Placement Record (SPR)
The SPR is a legal document that covers students while on placement. Students cannot attend any placement without a fully signed SPR in place.
The SPR has separate sections that are to be completed and signed by several parties:
- Section 1 and Section 4 is completed by the Student and the Parents
- Section 2 School details have been pre-filled
- Once a business agrees to take on a student they must complete and sign Section 3 of the SPR
- Section 5 is completed by the School after all other sections have been finalised
Once Sections 1–4 of the SPR have been completed, students must upload the document through the link provided in the digital handbook using their school email account.
SPR’s are due Term 3: Friday 5 September 2025. This is when students must have their placement organised and confirmed.
For Further Information work experience is a compulsory activity for Year 10 students which is part of MLC School’s Career Education Program.
For more information contact the Futures and Pathways team directly on 02 8741 3114 or email Jo Cilia, Head of Futures and Pathways, jcilia1@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au or Nicole Massara, Careers and VET Administrator, nmassara@mlcsyd.nsw.edu.au