Work Experience
With the UK nearing one million young people not in education, employment or training, we believe we have a responsibility and a unique opportunity as one of the UK’s largest employers of young people, to help address this issue.
That’s why, in July, we’re launching our new in-person paid work experience programme - the biggest of its kind in the UK - to help even more young people to kickstart their careers.
The programme will offer 2,500 work experience placements in its first year in communities across the country, supporting young people to build confidence and develop transferable skills.
What does it look like?
The five-day work experience placement, for those aged 16-19, will be facilitated by local McDonald’s Franchisees and offers participants hands-on experience in key restaurant operations to learn how a business functions. These include service, food production and customer interactions, with support provided by an experienced restaurant team member throughout.
Participants will develop a range of employability skills, including communication, teamwork, leadership, planning, and problem-solving.
They’ll also build their knowledge on interview techniques, writing CV’s and applications, and time management skills to fully prepare them for entering the world of work.
Participants will be offered an interview upon completion of the placement, subject to the terms of the programme.
