The following tables provide information on how many individuals have worked in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and FCO Services, a Trading Fund of the FCO, on paid and unpaid work experience or internship placements in each of the last three years.
Paid Unpaid Average hours worked per week 2006 38 10 36 2007 39 10 36 2008 51 10 36
Paid Unpaid Average hours worked per week 2006 0 16 14:48 over two days 2007 0 16 14:48 over two days 2008 0 16 14:48 over two days
Work experience students work on projects and areas associated with various FCO departments. This could include writing briefs and research work.
Of the 158 individuals undertaking work experience at the FCO, 138 were still in full-time education, 20 were recent graduates. All individuals undertaking work experience at FCO Services were in full-time education.
We do not hold statistics on the proportion of individuals who completed their set period of work experience in 2006 and 2007. All individuals completed their periods of work experience in 2008.
Individuals on the FCO’s undergraduate work placement scheme are given allowances to cover hotel accommodation, travel and expenses. In 2006, these averaged £321 per week. In 2007 and 2008 this average increased to £341 per week.