In the current economic climate, it is more important than ever that young people engage with the world of work and gain the knowledge, skills and experience they will need to prepare them for their future careers. This book provides an overarching framework for understanding all the separate parts of the work-related learning curriculum and constructs a research-based pedagogy with practical steps for students and teachers. The introductory chapters explain the theory behind all work-related learning and provide an overview of the programmes and initiatives designed to make learning more...