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Funded work experience to be compulsory in schools for Year 12

Funded work experience to be compulsory in schools for Year 12 — 10 signatures. Status: open.

Petition background

All schools have to organise 2 months’ work experience for Year 12 students; this is to be funded by the Government.

Additional details

We believe work experience is essential for young people and all students should be able to participate when they are in Year 12.

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