Outdoor Work Placements: Student Career Experience

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What is it like to complete a work placement outdoors? In this video, Open University student Amy Peace shares her experience of gaining hands-on career experience through an outdoor work placement. She discusses what she learned, the challenges and opportunities involved, and how practical placements can help build confidence, skills and future career opportunities. The video is part of The Open University Careers and Employability series, exploring real student experiences and pathways into employment. Whether you are considering work placements, career development opportunities or studying alongside practical experience, this video offers insight into how employability skills can develop beyond the classroom. Explore more careers and employability advice from The Open University. https://help.open.ac.uk/about-the-careers-and-employability-service https://www.open.ac.uk/blogs/careers/ https://about.open.ac.uk/policies-and-reports/student-and-staff-mental-health-and-wellbeing-strategy/student-support #WorkPlacement #StudentCareers #Employability #CareerDevelopment #TheOpenUniversity #OutdoorCareers

Published 2026-06-18 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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