Build your next generation of talent in the North East
With free access to the Work Experience Finder
Welcome to the Work Experience Finder, from Futures For All – the UK’s leading social mobility charity. Our end-to-end digital platform helps you to offer and manage work experience in the North East with ease.
Work
Experience
Finder
Build your next generation of talent in the North East
With free access to the Work Experience Finder
Welcome to the Work Experience Finder, from Futures For All – the UK’s leading social mobility charity. Our end-to-end digital platform helps you to offer and manage work experience in the North East with ease.
Work
Experience
Finder
Build your next generation of talent in the North East
With free access to the Work Experience Finder
Welcome to the Work Experience Finder, from Futures For All – the UK’s leading social mobility charity. Our end-to-end digital platform helps you to offer and manage work experience in the North East with ease.
Work
Experience
Finder
Why use the Work Experience Finder
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Fast, employer-friendly setup
Create your account in minutes and begin setting up opportunities through a guided, self-service system.
02
Free access to reach thousands
Get free access to a national platform already used by hundreds of schools and colleges, and thousands of young people in your local area.
03
Safeguarding built in
Clear processes, safeguarding checks, document sharing, and audit trails support compliance and reduce organisational risk.
04
Advanced search and targeting
Whether offering multi-day placements or short insight days, customise for a particular local area, region or offer it nationally.
05
Enhanced employer support
Access clear guidance, practical resources, and ongoing support to help you design, deliver, and manage high-quality work experience.
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Designed to engage young people
Already used by thousands of students and schools, the platform’s mobile-first experience makes it easy to find and access opportunities.
Trusted by leading organisations and Social Mobility Partners
Everything you need, in one platform
01
Create an opportunity
Post in-person or remote work experience that fits your capacity – ready for students to find your placement by career types, industries, their interests and subjects, or location.
02
Manage applications/placements
Young people apply through the platform, supported by schools. Shortlist candidates, communicate, share information, manage requirements, and track key milestones.
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Confirm completion
Confirm completion
Record student participation and access reporting data to gain clear insights into your placement. Issue confirmation or certificates of recognition and achievement.
Watch a quick overview of the Work Experience Finder
Once your opportunity is published on the finder, via their school laptop or mobile web app, young people can search, filter, sort and browse by featured career types, industries, subjects, and their location for local availability – before saving their favourites and clicking ‘apply now’ – to start the application process through our integrated portal.
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98% of employers would recommend partnering with us to provide work experience, giving a 4.9 out of 5-star satisfaction rating.
85%
of young people said their placement helped them to understand what career opportunities are available in the industry.
85%
of attendees felt well-informed on the skills, qualifications, roles and responsibilities, compared to 32% pre-placement.
Helpful resources to sign up and get started
Whether you need help signing up and publishing your work experience opportunity, or with the frameworks that make for a high-quality, high-impact placement – we have the practical guides to help.
Get started in minutes
With our fast, employer-friendly setup and guided self-service system – plus support whenever you need it – you can create your free account in just a few minutes and start offering work experience in the North East through the Work Experience Finder.
Join hundreds of employers in the North East already shaping the next generation of talent.
Still got a question? Email employers@futuresforall.org or click below to complete our short online form.
Quick answers to your FAQs
How long does it take to get started?
How does safeguarding work?
Do we need to work directly with schools?
Who is behind the Work Experience Finder?
Are there any paid services for employers?
Is there a cost for employers to use the Work Experience Finder?
What types of work experience can we offer?
Who can see our opportunities?
What support is available to employers?
Do we have to manage everything via the Work Experience Finder?