- Year 11 Post-16 intentions day: 17th Sept 2026
- Year 10 Post-16 intentions day: 9th Mar 2027
Eco-Innovation and STEM Careers
7–8 July, 10–2.30pm (remote)
At this 2-day virtual work experience, students design solutions to environmental challenges while building teamwork, creativity and problem-solving skills. By joining STEM Ambassadors, students will explore the biggest environmental challenges facing our planet and be part of the solution.
You’ll work in teams to design an invention that solves a real environmental issue. Along the way, you’ll think like real innovators, considering funding, environmental impact, culture and cutting-edge technology.
- Earn a certificate to strengthen your CV or personal statement
- Explore real STEM careers and learn about different job roles
- Gain industry-relevant knowledge you won’t get in the classroom
- Receive feedback from professionals to help you improve and grow
Whether you’re curious about STEM or already planning your future career, this experience will challenge you, inspire you, and help you stand out.
Engineering & Business Work Experience Day
27–30th July, Birchwood (Deadline to apply: Friday 12th June)
The Young Professionals Network are running a 4-day Work Experience placement that will cover Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Design as well as Project Management and Business Winning activities. It will take place at the Cavendish Nuclear Ltd Birchwood office (106 Dalton Avenue, Birchwood). There are opportunities for students to be fast-tracked through the application process all the way through to Apprenticeship interviews off the back of this placement.
This is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring Engineers, Project Managers and Business Winners. Or indeed anyone wanting to bag a really great work experience opportunity to strengthen their CVs and University applications.
The session is only open to Year 12 students, as they will fit into this recruitment cycle of Apprentices starting work in summer 2027.
Students should send an email (or any questions) to ypn@cavendishnuclear.com with their completed application form (attached here) and an up-to-date CV with the email subject ‘Work Experience Application July 2026’.
Please see Mrs Hughes if you would like help from Sixth Form with your application and CV.
Year 13 Barclays Career Insight Day
Wednesday 29th July, Knutsford
Thursday 30th July, short virtual webinar
Deadline to apply: Tuesday 30th June
This is free in-person employer interaction opportunity enables Year 13 students to take their first step towards exploring an exciting and rewarding career in tech & finance.
- All day in-person event on Wednesday 29th July
- Short virtual webinar on Thursday 30th July
- Location: Barclays, Radbroke Technology Centre, Knutsford (A free coach will be provided from Knutsford train station to the venue)
To apply, click here.
Key application criteria:
- Year 13 students (Very strong Year 12 applications will also be considered)
- Male, female and non-binary
- Interested in pursuing an Apprenticeship, and exploring a career in Tech, Finance, HR or Business Ops
What to expect:
- Mock Assessment Centre team challenge
- Speed Networking with professionals
- Learn about different job roles, careers at Pathways at Barclays
- Interview practise and tips
- Free Lunch
Young Professionals Work Experience Day
Friends House, London, Euston (right opposite Euston Train Station), London, Saturday 18th July, 2–6pm
Fresh from his turn on BBC’s The Apprentice, Dan Miller’s flagship event of the year, the Young Professionals Summer Conference in London, will feature 30 of the world’s biggest brands. Based in Euston, this is your chance to meet some of the most prestigious employers in business, banking, finance, law, engineering and technology, all in one place. The event is designed for ambitious students who want to connect directly with top employers, gain insider knowledge from industry leaders, and set themselves up for career success. With a packed schedule of keynote speeches, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, this is an unparalleled chance to gain a competitive edge in your chosen industry.
All students who attend will get a professional LinkedIn headshot as well as a digital PDF link packed with CV templates, how to start a business, top tips on applying to corporate roles, and lots of other useful content. Some of the employers attending include: Goldman Sachs, Lloyds Banking Group, KPMG, Grant Thornton, UBS, Slaughter and May, Farrer & Co, A&O Shearman, Charles Russell Speechlys and many more still to be announced!
Please note that there is a booking fee of £26 to secure your place, this goes towards the venue hire, AV and tech costs, goodie bags, downloadable resources for you to keep.
To register, 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.
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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