Marketplace

What is Marketplace?

Want to gain valuable insight into the world of work? Marketplace can help you with that!  

Marketplace is home to opportunities offered by local employers. It’s like an online noticeboard which is used to connect businesses with local schools and colleges. The opportunities are designed to bring the work world to life for school pupils and students. 

With Marketplace you can:  

• easily look for and confirm placements  
• find opportunities close to you  
• explore what’s on offer in different industries  

Find opportunities on Marketplace

Marketplace opportunity types

Employers can offer three types of opportunities to help young people build work skills, open their career options and learn about the world of work.

1. Work inspiration and preparation. Be inspired and prepare for the world of work through activities offered by employers. It could be a class talk or challenge, workplace visit, career and apprenticeship event, skills session or mock interview. 
2. Work experience and placements. School pupils and students will find opportunities from employers to experience what it’s really like in the workplace. Placements are available during the school holidays or any time of year if you’re not in education. 
3. Influence the influencer. These events are for parents and carers, educators, careers advisers and other practitioners. You’ll find activities or resources from employers about their role, company or sector to help inspire young people.