This petition was submitted during the 2017–2019 Conservative government
Petition Require companies asking for experience to provide work experience to students
It is becoming harder and harder for students to get a work placement for work experience, and more and more companies are asking for experience for entry level positions. I propose that in order to ask for experience for entry level positions, you must provide it to students within reason.
More details
https://talent.works/blog/2018/03/28/the-science-of-the-job-search-part-iii-61-of-entry-level-jobs-require-3-years-of-experience/ - Although this is an American article, it shows 61% of 'entry level' jobs require experience.
http://www.ukyouthparliament.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Manifesto-2015-2016.pdf - Work Experience was one of the top four issues raised by 875,000 young people
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2014/may/23/my-son-keen-learn-struggling-find-work-experience - Old but true
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