Lymm High Careers Fair
Tuesday 8th July 2025
Horticultural Industry Taster Sessions and work experience 2025
Discover the exciting world of careers in horticulture through a Taster Session at one of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) gardens. Students can gain first-hand experiences of the workplace though:
- Attending a bespoke taster day
For further information, click here. - Shadowing employees during a 1-week work experience placement
For further information, click here. - Signing up for regular youth volunteering sessions to gain practical skills and a better understanding of how a public garden and visitor attraction is run.
For further information, click here. - In addition, the RHS offers a number of apprenticeship opportunities.
For further information, click here.
Barclays Work Experience and Discovery Day
Thursday 10th July 2025
Business & Accounting Work Experience
Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, London, Leeds, Gatwick, Glasgow, Oxford, Cambridge, Reading, Bristol, Milton Keynes
26–29 August 2025
Grant Thornton’s Ignite Work Experience programme is now open for applications. Ignite is a 1-week, in-person work experience programme designed to give students valuable, hands-on insight into the world of professional services. You’ll gain real-world experience, network with professionals, and discover what a
career at Grant Thornton could look like.
Standout students on the Ignite programme may even be offered a place on the Grant Thornton apprenticeship scheme before applications officially open.
- Get Ahead Early: Potential to secure your apprenticeship before finishing your studies.
- Hands-On Experience: Work on real tasks and explore life in a professional services firm.
- Make Connections: Meet experienced professionals and start building your network.
- Boost Your CV: Stand out when applying for future opportunities in the
sector.
To find out more and apply, click here.
Manchester STEM Apprenticeship Event
Wednesday 10th September 2025
Sellafield work experience opportunity
This is something for Year 12 students to think ahead when applying for work placements in the new year.
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) is one of Europe’s largest research organisations supporting scientists and engineers and running experiments around the UK and worldwide. Activities carried out cover a wide range of science, engineering and technology, including materials
science, engineering and instrumentation, particle physics, space science, accelerator-based technologies, information technology and computer
science.
Daresbury Laboratory, Rutherford Appleton Laboratory and UK Astronomy Technology Centre offer work experience placements to students each year, many from local schools and around the country. As far as possible they are placed depending on their interests indicated on the
application form.
This website provides more details about the programme in general.
Virtual work Experience week
Monday 30th June to Friday 4th July 2025
For students who missed out on in-person placements, or those who wish to
further build their employability skills, this is a great way to connect with some top employers:
Each day will be a combination of live webinars and time for students to complete a real workplace task through the Courses tool.
Students can choose to sign up for just 1 day, a few days or the whole week. Keep an open mind and take this opportunity to experience what work might be like in different sectors or departments.
For further information, click here
Year 12 Cavendish Nuclear work experience
Warrington, 15–19th July 2025
The Young Professionals Network at Cavendish Nuclear Ltd are running a Work Experience placement over a 4-day period that will cover Mechanical and Electrical Design Engineering as well as Project Management and Business winning activities.
It will take place at the Cavendish Nuclear Warrington office (106 Dalton Avenue, Birchwood, Warrington, WA3 6YF).
There are opportunities for students to be directly recruited to the Apprenticeship scheme off the back of this placement.
Interested students should send an email to ypn@cavendishnuclear.com with their completed application form and up-to-date CV with the email subject ‘Work Experience July 25’.
PwC Virtual Insight Programme now open
29–31st July 2025
Applications for the 2025 PwC Virtual Insight programme for Year 12 students are now open. The 3-day experience is designed to give students an insight into PwC: its lines of service, its culture, the work it does and how students can join as a school leaver.
They’ll have the opportunity to engage with staff and ask their questions so that they can make informed decisions about their next steps. They’ll receive guidance and top tips on the application process, equipping them with the skills they need to thrive in the workplace.
Further information, including full eligibility criteria and application link can be found in the job description here.
Sellafield Engineering Work Experience
July to October 2025
Closing date for applications: Sunday 6th April
Sellafield is looking for learners in Years 12 and 13 who are keen to gain experience of the Nuclear Industry. Whether you are looking for experience to support your decision in applying for one of its vocational apprenticeships, or to further your education and apply for a Degree Apprenticeship, the company is keen to hear from you.
The Work Experience involves a week-long placement in the Warrington office, solving real engineering problems. You will gain awareness in Process, Mechanical, Control, Electrical & Instrumentation, Civil & Structural Engineering Design, and Operational Research Analytics. You will experience exciting and rewarding challenges with a clear vision of the future opportunities available in engineering. You will also gain valuable employability skills to future employers and education/training providers
Working as a project team you will experience first-hand how you use STEM subjects to work on a ground-breaking project alongside nuclear industry’s experts.
The Programmes will take place on the following weeks.
- 7–11th July
- 14–18th July
- 21–28th July
- 4–8th August
- 18–22nd August
- 27–31st October
If you are interested in applying for a placement, click here.
The InvestIN Scholarship Scheme
The InvestIN Summer Scholarship Scheme 2025 offers eligible students a fully funded place on a 1-week InvestIN Summer Experience in London.
Year 13 NHS Finance Insights placement scheme
The NHS Finance Insights placement scheme offers paid work experience in NHS organisations to individuals aged 18 and above, who do not plan to attend university and come from low-income families.
The scheme aims to attract diverse talent from local communities served by the NHS into the finance sector. It provides a 12-month experience in an entry-level (band 2) finance role, allowing candidates to develop new skills and gain on-the-job work experience. Upon completion of the placement, each candidate should feel well-prepared to apply for NHS opportunities, including apprenticeships or other entry-level roles, and be confident in transitioning to professional working environments.
To find out more about entry requirements and download the scheme brochure, click here.
A Step Ahead Health and Social Care Programme
NHS Healthcare Careers virtual work experience
6-month work experience programme
This is an opportunity to follow multiple patients over a 6-month period as they go from their initial injury to recovery. This incredible opportunity showcases how many different healthcare professionals are involved in a patient’s care and gives students a chance to see them in action in various settings from the ward to the community. It is also a fantastic opportunity to see them work together in a multidisciplinary team.
To register, click here.
Once registered, students will receive access to their virtual work experience portals. Every complete session comes with a Work Experience Certificate, and for those who complete the full 6-month programme, there’s a Highly Commended Reference, ideal for apprenticeship and UCAS applications. Booking early is recommended to gain as much out of this programme as possible. Places are £10 a session to cover administrative and technological costs, or £50 for the full 6 months. For any enquiries, click here.
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