Work Experience

Link: FuturesForAll Website

Futures For All: Your Gateway to Work Experience & Inspiration

Futures For All is a national charity dedicated to helping you discover your future career—no matter your background.They provide free access to high-profile speakers and "money-can't-buy" work experience placements with some of the world’s biggest employers.

What’s in it for you?

• Top-Tier Work Experience: Apply for placements at organizations like the BBC, Google, the NHS, Virgin Atlantic, and the Bank of England.

• Virtual & In-Person Options: Whether you want to visit an office in person or join a virtual "Insight Day" from your laptop, there are hundreds of opportunities available.

• Inspirational Talks: Hear directly from CEOs, industry experts, and famous personalities about how they got to where they are today.

• Boost Your CV: Research shows that completing multi-day work experience can significantly increase your confidence and even your future earning potential.

Link: https://nexttechgirls.com/work-experience

Next Tech Girls: Empowering Young Women in Tech

Are you interested in technology but not sure what a career in the industry actually looks like? Next Tech Girls offers hands-on, week-long work experience placements at some of the most exciting tech companies in the UK.

What’s on offer?

• Week-Long Immersions: Spend five days (usually 10am–4pm) at a top company, working on real projects and using industry tools.

• Top Tech Partners: Placements have previously been held at companies like Google, Sky, PlayStation, Moonpig, and the London Stock Exchange.

• Mentorship: You’ll meet women working in roles like Cyber Security, Software Development, Digital Marketing, and Finance, hearing first-hand about their career journeys.

• No Experience Required: You don’t need to be a coding expert! Most placements look for enthusiasm and a willingness to learn rather than existing technica

Link: https://www.springpod.com/job-sectors/digital-it-computing-work-experience

Springpod is the leader in "flexible" work experience. They partner with universities and employers to create interactive online programs that you can do during your holidays or after school.

• The Vibe: Try before you buy. Experience a career from your bedroom.

• Key Feature: Virtual Work Experience modules that take about 10 hours to complete. You get a certificate at the end that is recognized by UCAS for your university applications.

• Best for: Students (13-18) who want to explore different careers without having to travel.

Link: https://www.brightnetwork.co.uk

Bright Network: The Career Super-Hub

Bright Network is a massive platform designed to help you land your first internship or graduate role. They act as the "middleman" between you and the world's biggest brands.

• The Vibe: High-level networking and elite career prep.

• Key Feature: Internship Experience UK (IEUK)—a famous 4-day virtual internship every June where you can work on real projects for companies like Google and Goldman Sachs.

• Best for: Students (16+) and Undergraduates who want a competitive edge in Tech, Law, or Finance.

Link: https://opencastsoftware.com/careers/work-experience

Opencast is an independent tech consultancy based in Newcastle. They are "tech for good" specialists, meaning they build software that helps society (like working with the NHS or HMRC).

• The Vibe: Relaxed, friendly, and deeply technical.

• Key Feature: Their 5-day in-person placement in Newcastle. You’ll learn about "Agile" working, code with Raspberry Pis, and meet real Software Developers and User-Centred Designers.

• Best for: Young people in the North East (Year 10-13) who want to see how a real tech office works.

Link: https://leicspart.software.uk.com/?apage=browseview.php&viewID=2

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) Work Experience Hub

This portal is your "one-stop shop" for finding work experience within the NHS and Health and Social Care across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. Whether you want to be a doctor, a nurse, a digital specialist, or work in hospital management, this hub helps you find a foot in the door.

What can you find here?

• Diverse Placements: Opportunities range from clinical roles (on wards or in clinics) to non-clinical roles (like IT, HR, finance, and estates).

• Flexible Options: You can find everything from short "taster" half-day visits to full week-long placements.

• Shadowing & Mentorship: Many placements involve shadowing a professional to see what a "day in the life" is really like, supported by an assigned mentor.