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.
Case studies
Read the case studies written by people on work placement with us.
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 once each application window has closed. Please allow at least four weeks after the closing date for placement arrangements.
How to apply
The application window for work experience placements is currently open and will close on 30 November 2026.
To apply, please complete our online application form. The form takes approximately 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: 01 February 2026
Thank you for your feedback.