Here in the UK work experience placements for 15 year olds are quite the usual thing. Its only for a week, just to see what its like in the big wide world. I think the fundamental problem is that all the schools in the area do their work experience week at the same time so plaecements go really fast. However this cannot excuse the appaling bad manners in not replying, how long does it take to pick up the phone, send an e.mail, never mind putting a few words on paper. Luckily my brother has a recording studio so we may still be in luck.