On this page you will find a range of Virtual Work Experience opportunities. With companies unable to offer placements at the moment many have worked hard producing some brilliant opportunities for young people to gain an insight into their organisations.
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Barclays Life Skills have a virtual work experience that allows you to actively work in different departments on real life tasks, developing new skills along the way.
Speakers for School
Speakers for School is a resource offering Virtual Work Experience opportunities, including downloadable documents like placement schedules and step-by-step guides on how to apply for virtual placements.
Speakers for School Virtual work Experience
Virtual Work Experience Opportunities
Medicine, Health & Social Care
Brighton and Sussex Medical School: Have you thought about maybe becoming a Doctor or studying medicine? Work experience is an incredibly important part of this and it is essential that you start preparing yourself early. Brighton and Sussex Medical School have put together a wonderful opportunity for all who are considering medicine to gain some valuable work experience with them.
Observe GP: Virtual Medical Work Experience: Observe GP is an initiative which was set up by the Royal College of General Practitioners which is a professional body within the UK for GPs. Observe GP is a free system that was created for the purpose of giving every medical applicant a fair chance at gaining work experience.
Healthcare
Caring in Hospitals: If you are thinking about going into Healthcare, becoming a Nurse or another allied health profession then this is a really great insight into working in a hospital.
Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP): Organised by the RCGP, Observe GP is an alternative to work experience for aspiring medics aged 16 and over, who are living in the UK. It is a free interactive video platform providing insights into the role of a GP and the wider primary care team.
Psychological Research
Introduction to Psychology: For those who are interested in pursuing a career in any of the caring/social/Mental Health professions.
Sheffield teaching hospitals: We have put together this virtual resource that will assist you in carrying out alternative work experience. The resource contains information on a variety of job roles within the NHS, both clinical and non-clinical.
STEM
Halliday Fraser Munroe: This course is suitable for year 10 and 12 but if in year 10, it would be very beneficial to have a keen interest in architecture. This is a real company, who are running a fantastic work experience programme online. You will complete 2 tasks including designing a house for a celebrity.
Forensic Science and Fingerprints: How do Forensic Scientists operate? What is involved in using fingerprints as evidence. This course will introduce to the basic principles of forensic science in the working world.
Veterinary Professions: Learn what it takes to become a vet and explore the challenges of the vet profession to decide if it's the right career for you.
Software engineering
JP Morgan: We’re excited to offer you the opportunity to explore what life is like as a JPMorgan Chase software engineer with our Software Engineering Virtual Internship.
KPMG: In this online program, you will get to complete similar work that our Graduates do at KPMG. You will learn what it is like working at one of the world’s best data analytics team, and build skills required to excel as an analytics consultant.
Sidequest: Stuck indoors? Design your own video game through practical quests delivered by some of the UK’s biggest games studios, with live masterclasses, free software and a supportive online community.
British Airways: Every 90 seconds a British Airways aircraft takes off from somewhere around the world. Ever wondered what it’s like to be part of that excitement - the magic that connects Britain to the world and the world to Britain? Now you can.
Idea: The Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award, known as IDEA, is an international programme that helps you develop and demonstrate your digital, enterprise and employability skills for free.
IGD The food and grocery industry is growing, with jobs to suit everyone. Join our virtual work experience week to gain skills and experience to add to your CV, and expand your network, by interacting with industry professionals.
Digital Technologies
Idea.org.uk : You can work your way towards various ‘badges’ in IT safety, digital creativity and techniques to gain more knowledge and skills in coding and cyber security. If you complete enough points in the same section, you will obtain an online badge.
Cyber Discovery: A chance to learn from industry experts and take part in over 200 free cyber security challenges.
Law/ Legal
White & Case LLP: Our virtual programme allows students to gain first-hand insight into life as a White & Case lawyer and experience the realities of cross-border law.
The Lawyer Portal: A list of law firms offering virtual work experience.
Jacksons Law: Opportunity to win a practice interview.
Linklaters: Free programme of virtual experience.
Kennedys Law: Our training programmes are designed to develop lawyers who will be the future of Kennedys.
Pinset Masons: Our virtual programmes give you the opportunity to see behind the scenes of Pinsent Masons. We’d be delighted to welcome you to our Vacation Placement programme, but this allows you to ‘try before you buy.’
Construction
Plumbing
Introduction to Plumbing: Great way of gaining some basic Plumbing knowledge if you are considering a career in this industry.
Carpentry
Introduction to Carpentry: If you are considering a career as a Carpenter, then this course will introduce to the basic principles of structures and what is involved in being a Carpenter.
Electrician
Introduction to the Electrical trade: This online course will give you a free introduction to the electrical trade, electrical safety, and electrical theory.
Masonry
Introduction to Masonry: This free online masonry course will teach you about essential masonry tasks, such as the spreading of mortar, furrowing, buttering, and bricklaying.
Year 9, 10 and 11 students If you are interested in the construction industry and may be considering a career in construction. This is a free online course, lasting two weeks, where students will receive a City and Guilds certificate upon completion which they can use on their CV or future FE applications. https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/step-into-construction
Education and Public Services
Teaching
The World of the Primary School: Considering becoming a Primary Teacher? This will be a great introductory course about the profession.
Policing
Sure, I Know How to Talk to People: A great introduction to the Police Force using one of the most important skills, communication.
Hair and Beauty
Eco Hair and Beauty: The online ‘salon’ is for hairdressers and trainees to explore. By clicking on different areas of the salon you will learn about eco-friendly/sustainable techniques and products.
Business
Marketing
Hunter Bevan: A remote virtual work experience with a twist. Suitable for anyone interested in developing their design or marketing skills. Feedback will be given plus a chance to feature on Hunter Bevan's website.
Journalism
National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ): An online summer school, designed to provide an introduction to journalism for beginners. A range of topics is covered, including newsgathering, interviewing skills, media law, sports journalism and broadcasting.
PWC: The programme combines both live and pre-recorded sessions which will provide you with an insight into PwC and an opportunity to develop your employability skills. You’ll also have the chance to engage with a range of PwC ambassadors through the interactive live sessions, whilst having the flexibility to watch and listen to the recorded sessions at a time best suited to you each week.
General Employability
FreeFormers: This is an interactive video of someone on a work experience placement, at a Technology company. You don’t need to be interested in Technology to do this virtual work experience. It gives you a great idea of what it would be like to carry out a work experience placement in a real company to give you a ‘feel’ for going into a new company and meeting new people. You will need to follow the link above and register an account to access the video.
World of Work: This is a great variation of work experience which explores a variety of types of work and also employability skills. You don’t need to register. You must click on the tab which says Monday and complete the 4 lessons on that. You must then choose at least 1 of the other days (for example Thursday) and complete the 4 lessons. You don’t register on this so you must let your careers teacher know if you choose this option and which days you will be working through – they will then be able to access the certificate.
InsideSherpa: An excellent website which offers virtual work experience placements from a range of companies, from banking to careers in tech. Most options last up to six hours and involve tutorials, videos and activities.
Oak National Academy: (aimed at students in Year 10) A virtual 'work experience week' with access to videos, lessons and insights into a range of different industries and careers.
Youth Opportunities: An online platform providing a range of virtual work experiences including workshops, fellowships and internships. External companies are free to post opportunities, so we strongly recommend you encourage your child to research all options thoroughly before applying.
Barclays Life Skills: You’ll get to see the inner workings of a ‘digital transformation’ agency, and actively work with different departments on one exciting project, helping them solve problems and complete real-life tasks.
LearnLive: Connect with employers and watch videos.
Future first: Work experience in the 3rd sector.
Alternatives
Unifrog Students complete work experience placement at home:
https://www.unifrog.org/teacher/resources/sort/distance-learning-work-experience-at-home-part-1
https://www.unifrog.org/teacher/resources/sort/distance-learning-work-experience-at-home-part-2
https://www.unifrog.org/teacher/resources/sort/distance-learning-work-experience-at-home-part-3