An arsonist tried to burn down a building after being allowed out of prison on a work placement.

BBC: Prisoner Edward Macdonald 'tried to burn down building'

Aidan is currently on a work placement with a local supermarket.

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Macdonald, who had been on a community work placement at the Ransomes Europark industrial estate, in Ipswich, tried to burn down a shop and flat above it in Great Yarmouth on 16 September.

BBC: Prisoner Edward Macdonald 'tried to burn down building'

We believe all students should study English and maths to age 18 and get a quality work experience placement, an entitlement the government has ended.

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It is hoped a trainee probation officer's work placement in Madeira will develop links between the islands.

BBC: Maurilia Veloso

In exchange for referral fees, the company maintains a job placement program to help qualified students find work.

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For those unable to find paid work, an unpaid internship might seem like a useful method of gaining valuable experience, recommendations and even future job placement.

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