Consultation on work-based learning

The Department of Education is asking for views and ideas from schools, students, families and employers on how to support meaningful work experience placements and other work-based learning.

Some young people have difficulty finding a work experience placement on their own. This could be because of challenges such as disability, money, family or other issues. Some schools, students, families and carers need help to connect with employers and arrange work-based learning.

Is work experience for school students important? What are the main barriers to finding a placement?

Complete this survey by Tuesday 10 March 2026 to help shape the support students get to do work experience and other work-based learning: engage.vic.gov.au/work-experience(opens in a new window)