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A survey of UK business leaders in 2017 found that 93% of them want compulsory work experience reinstated in schools, five years after the coalition government scrapped it.
In addition, more than two-thirds (68%) agreed work experience helped prepare young people for the world of work, and more than half (57%) stated it helps instil a strong work ethic.
Asked about the main problem they encountered when hiring young people, more than one in three of these business decision makers (39%) said most applying for jobs have little or no experience in the workplace.
Source: Jonathan Owens TES November 2017