Here are links to a range of virtual/online and in-person work experience (WEX) programmes to help you gain knowledge about different workplaces, develop your employability skills and explore new industries and job roles.
Once completed, remember to add your WEX experiences to your 
profile!
Year 11 Internships 
Do you have a passion or skill that could lead to a future career?
Pot Noodle is offering up 150+ paid internships for young people across the UK, in music, film, streaming, gaming, tech, publishing, sport or fashion. Successful applicants will work at a cutting-edge company, gaining valuable paid work experience and transferable skills to launch their future careers.
Click here to explore further and to apply.
Barclays Life Skills: Young People Hub
Click here to learn where your skills are needed in the modern workplace and see the inner workings of a company. Meet and actively work with different departments on one exciting project, helping them to solve problems and to complete real-life tasks.
Online Work Experience and Career Days for students aged 14-17 
CAREERDAYS.CO.UK offer a range of online work experience sessions for careers in the following fields: Dentistry, Medicine, Midwifery, Psychology, Business, Architecture, Law, Veterinary Medicine, Computer Science and Performing Arts.
Click here for more information and to book your place.
Session Fees: £59 per session
Note: Bursaries are available for students meeting the relevant criteria
InvestIN: In-person and Online Careers Programmes 
Life-changing, immersive career experience programmes for students aged 12-18 years
King Edward VI is an InvestIN partnership school so our students benefit from a 10% discount on the programmes selected.
Students will learn directly from some of the UK’s best professionals – doctors, forensic scientists, architects, MPs, filmmakers, engineers and more – through a series of live, interactive simulations which provide tailor-made, professional experiences. Students can attend either at UCL (London) or live online from the comfort of their own homes. Book now to avoid disappointment!
Careers Programmes:
Click here to explore opportunities in a variety of industries such as Medicine, Engineering, Architecture, Art, Investment Banking, Law, Computer Science and so much more!
Programme fees:
Career experiences start at £165/student for weekend programmes in autumn and spring. The summer experiences vary in cost depending on the package. Pricing is listed on the individual programme pages.
Note: Bursaries are available for students meeting the relevant criteria
NHS Talent Academy
The NHS Talent Academy for Suffolk and North East Essex offers online work experience that covers both clinical and non-clinical roles.
Upcoming 2024 dates for the latest programme will be published in due course. To register your interest, click here to complete an application form.
Speakers for Schools (S4S) Work experience opportunities 
Speakers for Schools have teamed up with hundreds of leading UK employers to provide work experience placements and provide valuable insights into the world of work. Search for a specific employer or use the filters to find online placements based on your age or the industry you’re interested in.
Explore the latest placements on offer across a wide range of industries here
Springpod
Springpod are offering a variety of work experience programmes.
Sign up here for Springpod’s virtual work experience programmes and Insight Days, as well as apprenticeship opportunities and career guides, such as Classroom to Boardroom.
