Careers

Join the Project Route Youth Advisory Group (Ages 15–25)

Project Route is currently seeking enthusiastic and open-minded young people (aged 15–25) from across the UK to join our virtual Youth Advisory Group. The Group will bring together diverse voices to help shape the future of careers in the transport industry. It offers students a unique chance to develop new skills, build confidence, and collaborate with industry professionals while contributing their ideas to a real-world project.

Importantly, students do not need any prior knowledge or experience in transport. We are keen to hear from those who are simply curious, willing to learn, and interested in exploring new opportunities.

We are particularly looking for students who:

Are aged 15–25
Are interested in discovering new career pathways and developing skills
Would value the opportunity to make an impact and engage with industry professionals

By participating, students will have the opportunity to:

Share their perspectives and have their voices heard
Contribute to meaningful discussions and projects
Gain insight into careers within the transport sector

Students can find more information here.

London Academy’s Annual Careers Fair

Thu 23rd Apr | 6pm – 8pm | London Academy, Spur Road, HA8 8DE

London Academy is a diverse all-through school committed to excellence, aspiration, and preparing young people for future success. This year’s Careers Fair will feature over 100 exhibitors from a wide range of industries and educational pathways. Car parking, food, and refreshments will be available on the night. We can also support travel from local stations; details will be shared closer to the event.

London Job Show | Westfield London | Careers Fair

Fri 15th & Sat 16th May 15 | 11am – 5pm | Free

The London Job Show is back, and it’s the perfect time to take your career to the next level! With top employers, real-time application opportunities, and on-the-spot interviews, this event makes job searching fast and simple.

West London Spring 2026 Careers Fair - Brunel University of London

The fair will offer students the chance to speak to an array of exhibitors including Russell Group, red brick and modern universities. There will also be a number of national and local apprenticeships representing the main key sectors. The fair will feature:

● Vital seminars by University and industry experts, including key topics: UCAS Personal Statement, Degree Apprenticeships, Student Finance and Why take an Apprenticeship.

● The opportunity to tour the campus, showcasing the prestigious university's fantastic facilities.

● A variety of interactive exhibits, introducing students to the opportunities on offer at Brunel.

If you would like to book places or to find out more simply email: max@ukuniversitysearch.co.uk

Find more information here.

Barnet and Southgate College Webinars (for Y10 and Y11 students)

Science webinar- 28th April- 6-7pm- T level, Vocational level 1-3

Creative media and arts- 29th April 6-7pm

T level IT and computing- 30th April 6-7pm

You can sign up here.

Free Virtual Medical & Dental Work Experience Opportunity (Years 10–12)

Students interested in careers in medicine or dentistry are invited to take part in a series of free virtual work experience sessions focusing on General Practice, Public Health, and Oral Pathology.

How to register:

Medicine: https://medicmentor.org/get-into_medicine_conference_signup/
Dentistry: https://dental-mentor.org/get-into-dentistry-conference-sign-up/

Work experience is a key requirement for applications to medical and dental schools. These structured virtual programmes provide an excellent opportunity for students to gain valuable insight into the professions. By completing the full programme (six months for medicine or four months for dentistry), participants will receive a Work Experience Certificate.

To support their UCAS applications, students are also encouraged to attend a free virtual “Get Into Medicine/Dentistry” conference, taking place on:

Sunday 19th April
Saturday 25th April
Time: 9:00am – 1:30pm

The sessions will be led by experienced professionals and mentors, covering:

Making the most of work experience
Writing personal statements
Preparing for medical/dental school interviews
Insights from current students and successful applicants
Accessing awards, leadership programmes, and extracurricular opportunities
Information on scholarships for studying medicine or dentistry

Students will have the opportunity to ask questions throughout the sessions, making this a valuable chance to gain guidance on applying to these competitive courses.

Conference registration:

Medicine: https://medicmentor.org/get-into_medicine_conference_signup/
Dentistry: https://dental-mentor.org/get-into-dentistry-conference-sign-up/

NHS Allied Healthcare Virtual Work Experience (Years 10–13)

Students interested in exploring a wide range of careers within the NHS are invited to take part in a virtual Allied Healthcare Work Experience programme.

The next live session will take place on Sunday 3rd May, offering students a valuable insight into how different healthcare professionals work together to support patient care.

During the session, students will follow realistic patient case studies (including road traffic collisions), gaining an understanding of the journey from initial presentation through to recovery. This provides a unique opportunity to explore the collaborative nature of healthcare and the roles involved.

Careers explored include:

Nursing
Midwifery
Paramedicine
Physiotherapy
Occupational Therapy
Dietetics
Radiography
Prosthetics and Orthotics
Speech and Language Therapy
Pharmacy

Students will have opportunities to interact with healthcare professionals throughout the programme, helping them make informed decisions about future career pathways and strengthening their UCAS applications.

Participants receive a Work Experience Certificate for each session completed. Students who complete the full six-month programme will also be awarded a Highly Commended Reference, which is a valuable addition to their CV.

Students can join at any point during the programme; however, early registration is recommended to gain the full benefit.

Cost: £10 per session

Exciting Opportunity with Factory Studio - In-person and Remote Work Experience (for Year 12 students)

We currently have four placements available with Factory Studios in London, all focused on sound and music across film, TV, advertising, and immersive media. These include:

Two one-day insight sessions on 28 April and 30 April (14:00–18:00)
Two week-long placements from 29 June – 3 July and 13 July – 17 July (10:00–15:00)

These opportunities are open to students aged 16–19 and would particularly suit those interested in media, film, music, or creative technology.

Further details can be found on the website. As places may fill quickly, we encourage early applications.

Ms Y Hong

Teacher of Mandarin/Careers Lead

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