Work experience events + Opportunities

youth card: download now!

Youth Card is a free mobile app that acts as a one-stop shop for amazing opportunities and has been designed specially to benefit young people aged 11-25.

The youth card offers young people:

  • Free access to UK-wide work experience placements and workshops with leading employers, including: Spotify, Google and the NHS

  • Free access to UK-wide enterprise programmes and a network of 7,000 youth organisations

  • Free access to inspiring podcasts, broadcasts and short films by heads of industry and high-profile speakers: Dame Kelly Holmes, Gareth Southgate and Tik Tok manager Rich Waterworth

  • Free access to a wide range of youth-friendly discounted services in the UK and Europe.

Click on the image above to find out more and download the Youth Card app for free...

SPEAKERS FOR SCHOOLS: Virtual talks

You have access to both live and pre-recorded talks from Employers across the world who are at the top of their field. Learn more about an industry you are passionate about! Speakers include: Maya Jama, feature film Director Sarah Gavron and Vice Chair for the Special Olympics Charley Classen.

Click on the image above to access live virtual talks...

Click on the image above to access a pre-recorded library of virtual talks...

Student Guide SFS Talks .pdf

Speakers for schools: VIRTUAL placements

This website is regularly updated with brilliant work placement opportunities: both virtual (from the comfort of your own home) or visiting a real work place when possible. All you need to do is register an account and start your application!

Click on the image above to find out more WEX opportunities...

How to Apply for Work Experience.pdf
Student Guide_ How to use SFS Platform.pptx

Mayflower makers: volunteer for mayflower 400!

Become a Mayflower Maker and be part of the commemorative year in Plymouth, now extending into 2021, with a packed spring and summer calendar of events and activity across the city.

As ambassadors of Mayflower 400, Mayflower Makers are raising awareness of the commemorations and helping the people of Plymouth and beyond to participate in the cultural events programme.

To sign up to be a Mayflower Maker today, visit: http://mayflower400uk.org/volunteering