Petition · Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Require employers to pay college students undertaking work placements
Closed
36 signatures
What the petition asks
I think the Government should require employers to pay people who have to attend work placements for their college courses (education up to 18 is mandatory).
I believe students should get paid for the hours they do. Especially considering it’s so difficult to get apprenticeships meaning people often can’t choose to learn and get paid.
Timeline
| 4 Feb 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Aug 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
36
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Opened
4 Feb 2025
Closed
4 Aug 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 25 Aug 2026.