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What a week's work experience taught these Year 10s about their futures

What a week's work experience taught these Year 10s about their futures
BBC Education Saturday 25 July 2026, 23:53 UTC 1 min read
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Three 15-year-olds tell the BBC how their outlook changed after one week in the world of work.

Three 15-year-olds tell the BBC how their outlook changed after one week in the world of work.
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