Creative Mentor Network – Break the Wall - Mentoring – for ages 16 – 25 – Next cohort starts Sept – Apply now

Break the Wall is a free 16 week long mentorship programme for young creatives interested in entering or progressing their career in the creative industry. The programme helps participants learn more about the creative industry, available roles, build a professional network, expand their portfolio and develop key skills required for a creative career. Break the Wall mentors come from all across the creative industry and all of mentor matches are bespoke, participants will be matched with a mentor who aligns with the skills and ambitions they seek to develop. They match applicants with creative professionals for one-to-one mentoring over 16 weeks (either in person or online). The mentorship includes eight hours of contact time, a showcase celebration and access to their creative network long after the programme ends https://www.creativementornetwork.org/breakthewall

Stemettes - Mentoring (STEM Careers) - for young women and non-binary people aged 15-25 – Next cohort start Sept - Apply now

This four-month mentoring programme offers personal mentoring, optional workshops, and networking. Participants will get tailored 1:1 guidance from industry experts, tailored workshops in networking, communication, and organisational skills and support with CV’s & LinkedIn profiles. Sept - Nov. https://stemettes.org/sts/

Blake Morgan – Legal Operations Work experience– for years 11 – 13 – 26th – 29th Oct – Open 2nd Sept - Closing 11th Sept

During the week, participants will gain insight into Blake Morgan’s culture and working practices by spending time in different teams and undertaking various roles within legal operations. This could include working with reception to greet clients and prepare meeting rooms, working with IT to see what first and second-line support looks like, looking at people management and learning systems with HR or working within a legal team to see how they support legal professionals.

Attending work experience is a full-time commitment and attendees must be able to attend the full duration of the work experience period. Work experience will run from Monday to Thursday from 9.30am to 5pm with an hour for lunch. https://www.blakemorgan.co.uk/careers/work-experience/

The Land Collective - Real Estate and Built Environment careers - Become a Member – for ages 16 – 30

Interested in property, construction, architecture, engineering, or the built environment? The Land Collective is a community designed to help ambitious young people explore careers, build confidence, and access opportunities across the industry. Members gain access to events, networking opportunities, mentoring, work experience, internships, and employability support. Members will connect with industry professionals, access exclusive career opportunities, gain practical employability support, build a professional network, and develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed in the built environment sector https://airtable.com/appRM0ZyX8h39z7SY/pag3OjUpyQbbb5VEF/form

National Saturday Club/s – Join now for September - for ages 13–16

National Saturday Clubs give 13–16-year-olds the opportunity to study subjects they enjoy at their local university, college or cultural institution, for free. Offering dynamic creative learning programmes in eight subject areas: Art & Design, Craft & Making, Fashion & Business, Film & Screen, Performance & Theatre, Science & Engineering, Society & Change and Writing & Talking. Saturday clubs aim to develop young people’s skills, nurture their talents and encourage their creativity and with expert tuition, creative freedom and a non-formal environment designed not to feel like school, Saturday Clubs help young people from all backgrounds unlock their creativity and discover future pathways. Saturday Clubs will open across the UK from September 2026. Spaces are limited, so now is the time to discover your local Club and apply https://saturday-club.org/club/

Specsavers - Bright Stars University Scholarship (Optometry) - No closing date listed

This university scholarship offers future Optometry students the chance to receive £10,000 over four years, towards the cost of their university experience. It’s aimed at STEM students, with only 40 spots across the UK. It includes paid part-time work at one of Specsavers' practices, with protected clinical time and mentorship from store colleagues. Successful students will be part of a cohort, receive support from their peers, take part in social events and community activities, get the chance to be selected for placements abroad and secure a place on Specsavers' business owner development programme. Register interest now. After applying for an Optometry course at university, students will be invited to join a selection event https://join.specsavers.com/uk/specsavers-bright-stars-scholarship/