Upcoming Events

Virtual work experience with Experian

Wednesday 14th May, 5pm (online)

This event is aimed at students in Years 10–13 and takes place outside of school hours, making it easily accessible for all students.

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• A 45-minute virtual briefing with the Experian team
• Complete the career challenge at your own pace
• Certification awarded on completion

Click here to get the full details of the career challenge.

To register, click here.

Horticultural Industry Taster Sessions and work experience

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
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• Shadowing employees during a 1-week work experience placement
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• 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.
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• In addition, the RHS offers a number of apprenticeship opportunities.
  For further information, click here.

Finance and wealth management work experience

Thursday 29th May, 10–3pm

Join St. James’s Place, a FTSE 100 company, for an exclusive full-day virtual work experience. St. James’s Place is one of the UK’s largest advice-led wealth management firms, managing over £190 billion in client assets. With more than 20 offices across the UK, they offer outstanding graduate, apprenticeship and internship opportunities for future talent.

• Gain valuable advice from a range of industry leaders and top financial
  professionals.
• Develop insights and skills that will set you apart when applying for apprenticeships, internships or graduate roles.
• Hear about exciting routes into St. James’s Place through their highly
  regarded programmes.

During this event, you’ll uncover how leading advisers shape the financial futures of their clients, step into the world of high-level investment management and strategic financial planning, and gain powerful insights from industry experts on how to build a standout career in the world of finance and wealth management.

To register, click here.

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.

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

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
Deadline to apply: Friday 9th May

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

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.

Barratt Developments Higher & Degree Apprenticeships 

Could you help build the homes of tomorrow? Barratt’s higher-tier apprenticeships are a great alternative to full-time university study. Explore your potential in the construction, quantity surveying, technical or real estate side of the industry.

As a Higher or Degree Apprentice, you’ll be supported in your learning from day one. And you’ll never be short of career advice.

Barratt combines real-world projects with part-time university study and professional development training. You’ll earn qualifications that’ll come in useful throughout your entire career.

To get more information download the e-brochure by clicking here.

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