Work experience at Cheshire East Council
As part of our commitment to building a stronger, more skilled community, we offer 1 to 2 week work experience placements each year. These placements give young people valuable insight into the world of work while developing practical skills that benefit both individuals and the wider community.
This initiative supports the Council’s goal of ensuring residents have the life skills and education they need to thrive.
We work closely with schools to offer student placements.
Who can apply
You can apply if you either:
- live within the Cheshire East boundary, or
- attend a school, college, or university in Cheshire East.
Placement opportunities
We offer placements across a wide range of services, including:
- Education
- Social services
- Housing
- Highways
- ICT
- and more
We also support placements through the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Prince’s Trust programmes.
Application windows
Due to high demand, applications are only accepted during two periods each year:
- 1 February to 31 March
- 1 October to 30 November
We review all requests after each window closes. Please allow at least 4 weeks for placement arrangements.
How to apply
Complete our online form to begin the application process. It will take 10 minutes to complete.
Request work experience
For any queries regarding work experience, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@cheshireeast.gov.uk. Be sure to include the reference number from your request form in your email.
Page last reviewed: 29 September 2025
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