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What is Springpod?
Springpod host virtual work experience programmes with the UK’s top employers. Whether you’re interested in business, nursing, entrepreneurship, medicine, engineering, journalism, law or finance there's a virtual work experience programme for you. Click the logo to see the latest opportunities
Springpod host virtual work experience programmes with the UK’s top employers. Whether you’re interested in business, nursing, entrepreneurship, medicine, engineering, journalism, law or finance there's a virtual work experience programme for you. Click the logo to see the latest opportunities
What is Speakers for Schools?
Click the logo above to visit the Speakers for Schools work experience opportunities page – the perfect place to start your career journey! Explore the latest placements on offer and find the right fit for you. They work with over 700 employers across a wide range of industries and we update this page regularly to bring you the very best opportunities for virtual work experience as soon as they are listed.
Click the logo above to visit the Speakers for Schools work experience opportunities page – the perfect place to start your career journey! Explore the latest placements on offer and find the right fit for you. They work with over 700 employers across a wide range of industries and we update this page regularly to bring you the very best opportunities for virtual work experience as soon as they are listed.
What is Forage?
Forage is a new directory of bite-sized 5-6 hour virtual work experience programs that give students a genuine career advantage with the world's top companies! Similar to Springpod and Speakers for Schools, Forage offer virtual work experience in all industries. Click on the image to sign up!
Forage is a new directory of bite-sized 5-6 hour virtual work experience programs that give students a genuine career advantage with the world's top companies! Similar to Springpod and Speakers for Schools, Forage offer virtual work experience in all industries. Click on the image to sign up!
New NHS Careers Platform!
Did you know about the new NHS Careers website with an E-Learning element?
Across Lancashire & South Cumbria the local NHS Trusts have created an online platform with a variety of information, resources, programmes and events. Click below to learn more!
Our new E-Learning element (Aspire - My future. My NHS and Care Career) will be live from 1st January 2023.
We will have a variety of courses available detailing NHS Careers, Apprenticeships, Pathways plus much more!
Click below to learn more!
Looking for Engineering Work Experience at VICTREX?
Victrex is a world leader in PEEK and PAEK-based polymer solutions, helping customers to overcome complex design and engineering challenges.
Contact them by emailing givingback@victrex.com for more information. Click the logo to visit their website.
January Work Experience Opportunities
Find out about nursing apprenticeships and more!
What’s included?
Want to be a nurse but not too sure whether university or an apprenticeship is right for you?
Find out how you can start an apprenticeship in the NHS and progress to become a qualified nurse. Healthcare support workers are an essential part of a health or social care team, providing high quality and compassionate care to individuals. They carry out well-defined routine clinical duties and essential fundamentals of care. HCSWs work in a range of healthcare settings and work with others from both health and social care, reporting to a registered healthcare practitioner.
In this session we will talk through how to become a Healthcare Support Worker, and how to progress to become a registered nurse (if wanted). You’ll hear from practising nurses who have taken this route, as well as Healthcare Support Workers who will talk about their role and answer questions.
Programme dates: 7 February 2023
Application Deadline - 24 January 2023
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Learning Disability Nursing - Explore one of the most exciting fields of nursing
What’s included?
There are over 1.5 million people with a learning disability in the UK. Learning disabilities affect how a person understands information and how they communicate.
Being a learning disability nurse is a rewarding choice of career. It’s a real privilege to support people during the best and, sometimes, most difficult moments of their lives. Let us show you what a career in nursing can offer and introduce you to the faces behind the masks!
Programme dates: 31 January 2023
Application Deadline - 25 January 2023
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Tomorrow's Talent with LNER
What’s included?
As the world recognises the importance of more efficient transport the future of rail is bright! London North Eastern Railway operate the East Coast main line and are focused on innovating the industry. If you're intrigued by a career in rail there's no better place to learn about all the different sides of the business like digital and communications, operations and technology. Full steam ahead for your career!
Programme dates: 6th February - 17th February 2023
Application Deadline - 3rd February 2023
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The world of design with Alice Rawsthorn, Design Critic & Author, New York Times
What’s included?
Alice Rawsthorn OBE is a British Design Critic & Author. Her books include 'Design is an Attitude' and 'Hello World: Where Design Meets Life'. In this broadcast we will be talking to Alice about her career and the future of design.
Webinar Date - Tuesday 17th January 5pm - 6pm
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Insight to Legal and General - Careers in Investments, Finance and Technology
What’s included?
Legal & General had revenues of more than £45 billion last year employing 10,000+ people in offices all over the globe which makes them the largest investment firm in the UK and top 15 in the world!
If you’d like to learn more about the world of Business and Finance with a global investment firm such as this, then this opportunity is for you.
As well as this, if you are looking for some in-person work experience this February half-term or are perhaps considering doing a degree apprenticeship after school / college then you can find out all about these opportunities on the webinar.
Webinar Date - Wednesday 25th January 5pm - 6pm
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New Hybrid Work Experience Opportunity in IT!
What’s included?
Join worldwide leading IT Company CISCO to get a taste of what it’s like to work in the IT world! This programme will show that you do not need to be a software or network engineer to work at Cisco. They have endless roles, and some don’t even include knowing anything about IT!
Programme Dates: 13 - 16 February 2023 (09:00 -16:30)
Eligibility: This registration form is for young women and those that identify as female or non-binary aged 16 - 18 in Year 12 & 13, S5 & S6 (or equivalent).
Office Visit: 13 February & 16 February
Address is: Spectrum House, Towers Business Park, Wilmslow Rd, Didsbury, Manchester M20 2SE
Virtual Work Experience: 14, 15 & 17 February
Application Deadline - 20 January 2023
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Introducing digital payments technology from world leader VISA!
What’s included?
Welcome to Visa Token Service Technology Virtual Experience Program. We are so excited to have you here!
As the world's leader in digital payments technology, Visa's mission is to connect the world through the most creative, reliable and secure payment network - enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. The Visa Token Service is a security technology that replaces sensitive payment account information found on payment cards, such as the 16-digit account number, expiration date, and security code, with a unique digital identifier that can be used to process payments without exposing actual account details. Explore a career in this exciting new field.
Workshop - Gain access to the programme from anywhere in the world and complete at your own pace, to fit round your other commitments.
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Thought of a career in marketing / PR?
What’s included?
During this virtual workshop run by The University of Greenwich students will learn about the Marketing and Communications industry and the skills required to succeed.
Students will have the opportunity to spend a 'day in the life' of a Business Manager, HR Manager or Finance Manager and will hear from industry professionals. The Adecco Group is the world`s leading workforce solutions company, offering flexible placement, permanent placement, outsourcing and managed services across all sectors.
Programme Dates: 19 January 2023
Application Deadline - 13 January 2023
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Want to learn how to become an Orthoptist?
What’s included?
Orthoptists are the experts in diagnosing and treating defects in eye movement and problems with how the eyes work together, called binocular vision.
This event will be chaired by 2 specialist Orthoptists. You will have the opportunity to hear why they picked Orthoptics as a career, discuss what their jobs entail and show videos and images of the kind of work they do.
Programme Dates: 9 February 2023
Application Deadline - 31 January 2023
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Looking for a career in construction or engineering?
What’s included?
Join this virtual workshop run by The University of Greenwich to learn about the Construction and Engineering industry and what it can offer you!
Take part in interactive activities to experience what a day in the life of a civil engineer, electrical Engineer, architect or mechanical engineer might be like. Hear from industry experts and learn about the essential skills you will need to go far in this unique opportunity.
Programme Dates: 12 January 2023
Time: 9am – 12:30pm
Application Deadline - 6 January 2023
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Want to step inside the world of accountancy?
What’s included?
Who better yet to introduce you to the world of accountancy than the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) - the leaders in accountancy. You'll hear all about the organisation and how you can succeed in this fast-paced sector. Kickstart your career in accounting and get your application in today!
Programme dates: 27th February - 3rd March 2023
Application Deadline - 22nd February 2023
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Want to learn from an industry leader in engineering and technology?
What’s included?
The future is now! Industry-leading engineers at Siemens are changing the world with sustainability and resilience at the forefront of their innovation. Hear from their experts about where a career in engineering and technology could take you. Get started with the Siemens Virtual Work Experience today and be one step closer to changing the world.
Programme dates: 13th February - 24th February 2023
Application Deadline - 3rd February 2023
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Want to build a better world as a Civil Engineer?
What’s included?
The world around you is filled with feats of innovation made possible by civil engineering. From constantly improving transport to tackling the effects of climate change, there’s a lot that goes into civil engineering that you might not know about. Want to know more? You’ve come to the right place! Springpod and the Institution of Civil Engineers have partnered up to provide you with a fantastic programme.
Programme dates: 3rd April - 21st April 2023
Application Deadline - 24th March 2023
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December Virtual Work Experience Opportunities
Want to support those with learning disabilities?
What’s included?
Come and join us for a virtual insight day to explore the exciting field of Learning Disability Nursing. We will look beneath the surface of how nurses support those with learning disabilities and provide a unique approach to care.
Programme Dates: 31 January 2023
Time: 10am – 2:30pm
Application Deadline - 22 January 2023
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Learn the skills you need to build web applications for top start-ups
What’s included?
Y Combinator alumni have included AirBnb, Reddit, Dropbox and Coinbase - and every six months they invest in the next generation of world-changing companies. These companies are always looking for great engineering talent to help them create the future.
In this program, you'll train yourself working for a hypothetical startup that is developing productivity tools for the shipping industry. By doing so, you'll get practical experience and skills - such as full-stack engineering - YC startups are looking for today.
Workshop - Gain access to the programme from anywhere in the world and complete at your own pace, to fit round your other commitments.
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Want to learn about marketing a technology brand?
What’s included?
At lululemon, we're excited to give you a glimpse into the work our Marketing and Omni & Retail Technology team does on the daily. You'll obtain the skills needed to work on a creative team and begin your career.
lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in.
Workshop - Gain access to the programme from anywhere in the world and complete at your own pace, to fit round your other commitments.
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Ever fancied working in construction, infrastructure, or utilities?
What’s included?
You can do it all, plus more, at Speedy Hire. Whether you like the sound of a hands-on job in the depot, or a behind-the-scenes role in marketing, sales or finance, this programme will introduce you to a range of careers with the UK’s leading tool and equipment hire company.
Programme dates: 13th February - 24th February 2023
Application Deadline - 3rd February 2023
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November Virtual Work Experience Opportunities
Interested in Teaching?
What’s included?
As a teacher, you’ll start your day preparing for and delivering lessons to students on a range of topics.
First, you’ll watch an expert Teach for Australia teacher lead in their classroom and learn which skills they are using to communicate well. Second, you will learn about a ‘growth mindset’, which can contribute to student success, and you will plan and deliver a short activity for your students to complete.
Workshop - Gain access to the programme from anywhere in the world and complete at your own pace, to fit round your other commitments.
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Think you know Boots Pharmacy?
Think again!
What’s included?
Come and join this unique opportunity to learn more about the market leader in the world of healthcare, beauty and retail. Hear from members of the Boots team about their roles and find out more about the wide variety of amazing careers, there are more than you think, from Customers Advisors to Pharmacists, from Marketeers to Software Engineers, from Warehousing Operatives to Optometrists…. the roles and careers are endless!
Programme Dates: 25 January 2023 – 30 March 2023 (Short sessions over 7 days)
Application Deadline - 9 January 2023
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Who doesn't love chocolate?
What’s included?
Learning about the product development process by creating your very own chocolate bar!
Join us for this 5-day virtual work experience opportunity which will take you behind the scenes to show you how we develop brand new chocolate products in the heart of Bournville, Birmingham.
Programme dates: 17th July 2023 - 21st July 2023
Application Deadline - 26th May 2023
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Interested in Digital Forensics to solve crimes?
What’s included?
Systems Technology Consultants Limited (T/A SYTECH Digital Forensics) use their specialist skills to recover and preserve data from everyday sources, and produce relevant evidence to assist investigations and criminal trials. Our independent services are accessed by both prosecution and defence in many of the UK’s highest level criminal cases.
Learn from industry experts what everyday technology can teach us about a person.
Programme dates: 13th February 2023
Application Deadline - 9th December 2022
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Kickstart your career in Animation & Visual Effects!
What’s included?
Framestore brings extraordinary ideas to life in any space or screen through craft, imagination and technology. Founded in 1986, Framestore is now a global company of over 3,000 people across eight locations, which resulted in a multitude of awards including Oscars and BAFTAs.
Learn more about opportunities in the industry and how to get involved!
Programme dates: 13th February 2023
Application Deadline - 9th December 2022
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NHS Nursing Heroes - End of Life Care
What’s included?
Do you have what it takes to make patients feel cared for even in their final moments?
Death is an inevitable part of life, but making sure our patients are treated to the highest standards of compassionate and professional healthcare right up until they pass is a job that not everyone is cut out for.
Nurses represent a critical part of the NHS workforce and there is a high demand for young people to join the profession across all the different fields of nursing, including End of Life nursing. In Honour of National Grief awareness week, we will be take a more in-depth look into Community Nursing.
Programme dates: 8th December 2022
Application Deadline - 1st December 2022
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Supporting disabilities at work - United Utilities
What’s included?
In support of National Disabilities Month, leading North West employer United Utilities brings you this Insight Day into how a company can support an employee with a disability or long term health condition. They are ranked the 7th most inclusive employer in the whole of the UK and claim to really support and value diversity in the workplace.
Programme dates: 7th December 2022
Application Deadline - 30th November 2022
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Could you have a career with the British Library?
What’s included?
From creating an inspiring collection and putting together an exhibition to building your employability skills, this programme will introduce you to The British Library, working at the organisation and opportunities for you. You’ll have the chance to take part in quizzes and activities to put your skills and knowledge to the test, and you’ll even have the chance to hear from leading industry experts along the way!
Programme dates: 24th October - 31st December 2022
Application Deadline - 31st December 2022
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Careers in Hospitality - Is it for you?
What’s included?
Think you know hospitality? Think again! The Loving Hospitality - Lifetime Training Employability Programme will give you an in-depth understanding of the wide range of roles available. This programme features leading industry professionals from Greene King, Marston's Mitchell & Butlers, and SSP - industry leaders who have created some of the most popular and well-loved hospitality names in the country. If you love to help people, are a strong communicator, or want a rewarding career, then hospitality might just be for you!
Programme dates: 13th February - 24th February 2023
Application Deadline - 3rd February 2023
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How can we protect our businesses from cyber attacks?
What’s included?
Cyber security is a complex, rapidly-changing and multi-national challenge. Clifford Chance is working with some of the world's leading corporates to help them to better protect their business activities, mitigate cyber security risk and respond quickly in the event of a breach.
Learn how you, from the perspective of a lawyer, can help businesses to navigate this challenge.
Workshop - Gain access to the programme from anywhere in the world and complete at your own pace, to fit round your other commitments.
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Thinking of a career in HR?
What’s included?
Are you a curious learner, passionate about the employee experience, and developing talent and great leaders while being an operational partner to our businesses?
By completing our Program, you will discover what it would feel like to be an HR intern in General Electric (GE).
Workshop - Gain access to the programme from anywhere in the world and complete at your own pace, to fit round your other commitments.
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Is Global Banking the career for you?
What’s included?
Are you interested in exploring a career within a global bank? Are you naturally curious and like to challenge the status quo? Do you want to solve challenging financial problems within a top tier team? Are you interested to learn more about the ever-changing global financial markets?
Citi is committed to giving you every opportunity to learn and develop. As a part of that we have designed this Virtual Intern Experience to help you build the skills and confidence to pursue a career with us!
Workshop - Gain access to the programme from anywhere in the world and complete at your own pace, to fit round your other commitments.
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Build your personal brand online!
What’s included?
Developing your employability and professional development skills can be difficult when you are starting out! Whether you are applying to work placement, writing personal statements or looking for full-time employment.
After learning the importance of branding yourself to potential employers, you’ll see how you can make an optimised Linkedin profile that accurately reflects your skills and strengths!
Workshop - Gain access to the programme from anywhere in the world and complete at your own pace, to fit round your other commitments.
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Welcome to Red Bull’s On-Premise Sales Virtual Experience!
What’s included?
During this virtual experience program, you will get the opportunity to step into the shoes of a Red Bull team member and complete tasks that replicate the work that our sales team does every day. You’ll learn how to perform account data analysis, how to communicate key trends and insights, and how to close sales—all valuable skills needed to succeed in this position.
Workshop - Gain access to the programme from anywhere in the world and complete at your own pace, to fit round your other commitments.
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Insight into Engineering with GE
What’s included?
This program will introduce you to a few areas where engineers thrive at GE. Learn about how to optimize a design to meet customer requirements, how to supply a reliable mix of power to the grid, and how to ramp up production for medical equipment during a surge of demand. These samples are just the beginning for the kinds of solutions you can create as an engineer.
Workshop - Gain access to the programme from anywhere in the world and complete at your own pace, to fit round your other commitments.
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Want to be a Solicitor?
What’s included?
Experience what it’s like to be a trainee solicitor at the global elite law firm Hogan Lovells UK! For you this means working with experts in their field, collaborating across different countries and legal specialties, to help our clients solve the toughest legal issues. You will experience four different practice areas including an international secondment. Gain valuable legal skills and commercial awareness to help you stand out in the application and assessment process.
Workshop - Gain access to the programme from anywhere in the world and complete at your own pace, to fit round your other commitments.
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International Men's Day
What’s included?
DWF & LF have teamed up for International Men's Day (PL-4007). Hear from men across their businesses with diverse backgrounds who will share their routes into the legal business. They are also looking to raise the profile of men's wellbeing in the workplace.
Workshop - 17 November 2022 10am-11am
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Interested in Childcare?
What’s included?
Join this discovery workshop (PL40-41) lead by representatives of Kids Planet to learn more about routes into the industry and the different roles available. Bring your questions about what it's really like and which qualifications you will need.
Workshop - 28 November 2022 10am-11am
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Want to fly drones and travel the world for a living?
What’s included?
Learn from the hand of our best engineers, pilots, HR professionals and software developers what is like to fly drones for living while travelling the world and helping big companies keep their people and energy assets safe.
Programme Dates - 1 February 2023
Application Deadline - 25 January 2023
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Interested in a career in design?
What’s included?
Students will learn about the creative industry well as what skills and careers are involved in Graphic Design, Web & Game Design and Spatial Design. Here from industry professionals and your chance to ask your burning questions.
Programme Dates - 8 December 2022
Application Deadline - 4 December 2022
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Looking for opportunities in Engineering?
What’s included?
Do you have a passion for understanding how things work? A career in engineering could be for you. In this programme Springpod introduce many different career paths and specialisms within engineering from chemical to software- so you're bound to find something that interests you!
Programme Dates - 13 February 2023 - 24 March 2023
Application Deadline - 3 February 2023
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Learn about the technology jobs of tomorrow!
What’s included?
So you know you're interested in tech, but don't know what your career options are or how to begin filling out that CV, well look no further! This technology virtual work experience programme will give you a great idea of how to make a name for yourself in the tech world, from web development and design to computer science, we'll uncover a load of careers to suit a whole range of personalities.
Programme dates: 13th February - 24th February 2023
Application Deadline - 3rd February 2023
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Invest in yourself with Barclays LifeSkills
What’s included?
Barclays LifeSkills helps young people get the skills and experiences they need to enter the world of work. We've joined forces to bring you a virtual work experience programme that will teach you the core transferable skills such as self-confidence and resilience that are important for whatever career path you follow. You'll sharpen your CV and interview skills to apply everything that you have learned.
Application Deadline - 3rd February 2023
Programme dates: 13th February - 24th February 2023
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Is a career in insurance right for you?
What’s included?
Build your personal brand with the Direct Line group. From an introduction to the company and a deep dive into their teams, their use of technology and sustainable practices, this is a broad introduction. Beyond the scope of DLG, you’ll explore the importance of networking and employability skills.
Application Deadline - 3rd February 2023
Programme dates: 13th February - 24th February 2023
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Are you a future innovator in engineering?
What’s included?
How do you coordinate engineering projects? What goes into designing large-scale infrastructure? Find out from world-leading design, engineering and project management consultants at Atkins! Kickstart you career today!
Application Deadline - 3rd February 2023
Programme dates: 13th February - 24th February 2023
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The Admissions Team from the University of South Wales are running a FREE webinar to help students with the writing of their Personal Statements.
UCAS Personal Statement Webinar
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17th - 6pm - 7pm (The webinar is on Microsoft Teams)
Meeting ID: 370 904 616 241
Passcode: Dp9YPk
October Virtual Work Experience Opportunities
Always been fascinated by space?
Simply don't understand how a 300-tonne plane can make it into the sky? Maybe it's time to take the Airbus Aerospace programme! We'll go into detail about Space exploration and how new initiatives help us here on Earth.
What’s included?
You'll hear from the people who make Airbus the company that it is and give you opportunities to complete activities in various departments to get a feel of what space is most interesting for you.
Deadline - 17 November 2022
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Want to explore a career in Acoustics?
Welcome to a programme which explores the varied role of acoustics.
What’s included?
This programme will cover everything from an introduction to the different areas of acoustics, to how roles in acoustics can make a significant impact in different areas of our lives. You’ll have the chance to take part in some great quizzes and amazing activities, and you’ll even have the chance to speak to leading industry experts along the way!
Deadline - 11 November 2022
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Interested in working for the NHS?
Join us for a Virtual Insight Day to find out if a career in nursing could be the perfect fit for you
What’s included?
Do you want a rewarding career with a competitive starting salary where you can improve people’s lives and harness your potential for personal and professional development?
Nurses represent a critical part of the NHS workforce and there is a high demand for young people to join the profession across all the different fields of nursing.
Deadline - 9 November 2022
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Careers for Women in IT
Unleash your coding hero! Women only session
What’s included?
No clue about IT or coding? No problem! At the start of the week you’ll be assigned a mentor who’s there to help every step of the way. We will help to grow your skills, teach you more about the world-changing projects we work on, and we’ll demo some of the cutting-edge technologies that we use. Using coding challenges, you’ll then put everything you’ve learned into action by creating your own web applications!
Deadline - 8 November 2022
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Get into Finance
University Versus Apprenticeships – which is the right choice for finance jobs?
What’s included?
Azets are the 9th largest accountancy firm in the UK, hiring over 450 apprentices every year into over 70 offices. They are here to talk about the different pathways to become an accountant/work in finance. We will have employees who did and did not attend university talk about their careers so far, why they made their decision about uni, and their advice/tips to school/college students now.
Deadline - 25 November 2022
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The pandemic has brought about a huge growth in virtual work experience opportunities. There are many advantages to both students and employers. Click the image to learn more about the future of virtual work experience and why it might be right for you.
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