In this weekly round-up you will find information about a huge range of careers and further/higher education opportunities, including university open days, work experience, careers taster sessions, apprenticeship vacancies and lots more. The Careers section is followed by the Higher Education section.
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Will you be in Year 12 or Year 13 from September 2025?

If so, and you're interested in Business, Finance, or Professional Services, we have an incredible opportunity for you to get ahead this summer.

Grant Thornton’s Ignite Work Experience programme is now open for applications – and this could be your first step towards a full-time apprenticeship offer.

About the Programme

Ignite is a one-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.

Programme Dates

26–29 August 2025

Locations
Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, London, Leeds, Gatwick, Glasgow, Oxford, Cambridge, Reading, Bristol, Milton Keynes

The Engineering Development Trust has a range of exciting placement opportunities for students seeking a paid structured gap year placement after Year 13, starting this August/September (lasting 12 months). 

EDT Placements works with large and small companies across the UK, which provide challenging placements to help students test-drive a potential career and gain hands-on experience in a career-relevant field, before students start university or an apprenticeship.

Current placement opportunities?

The EDT have opportunities in various UK locations for students seeking work in: Engineering, Technology, IT, Business, Marketing, Communications, Data Analytics/Science, Finance or Software Engineering.

View all current vacancies

How to apply

What kind of work will I do?

Individual placements are highly diverse. They might involve carrying out research, designing prototypes, planning projects, marketing and comms, devising networking methods, data projects, process improvement, software development, financial planning and much more. We only work with companies who can guarantee you work with senior staff on projects addressing real business issues.

Scheme benefits:

• Students will receive mentoring support throughout their placement
• Students will be able to access our Masterclass Skills webinars for free
• Students can choose to complete the Industrial Cadet Platinum Level Award during their placement. Industrial Cadets Award
• Complete an optional online Maths course to keep maths skills sharp whilst out of academia (cost involved)

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team at studentrecruitment@etrust.org.uk

APPLICATIONS HAVE NOW OPENED for our hugely popular Virtual Insight into University course.

This is a comprehensive virtual experience for students in Years 11-13 which allows students to explore STEM studies at university, including degree apprenticeships and the career opportunities that these subjects can lead to.  

The course will take approximately 30 hours to complete and will run over 8 weeks, (30^thJune - 22nd August 2025), giving students the flexibility to complete it at their own pace and around other commitments. It will also help students to develop their independent research and time management skills both of which are vital for university studies.

Reflections from our 2024 course participants!

 100% of students increased their awareness of STEM opportunities available to them!

 99% would recommend the course to a friend or family member!

 92% felt the skills and knowledge gained from the course would have a positive impact on their future studies or career!

“I would really recommend this course to anyone wanting to pursue a career in STEM.”

“I absolutely loved the course. It has helped me discover my true passion, and love which I hope to pursue in the future.”

“I really enjoyed the course; I liked the flexibility of choosing which parts I was most interested in and how I could do it whenever it fitted my own schedule.”

Find out more and apply

Medic Mentor's virtual work experiences provide students with valuable insights and opportunities that may be otherwise difficult to access. Developed in collaboration with Birmingham University Hospitals Trust, this virtual work experience has proven to be transformative for thousands of secondary school students over the past year. It goes beyond being just an alternative to in-person shadowing; it is a crucial step in preparing students for their upcoming physical placements.

Medic Mentor have designed a 6-month medical e-learning work experience programme, focusing on one specialism each month, allowing students to set their own pace of learning. From structured teaching to direct interaction with doctors and healthcare professionals, the programme ensures students not only observe procedures but also gain a broader understanding of roles within the medical field.

Covering everything from ethics to procedures and broader team roles, this virtual work experience provides an overview of students' desired career paths and the skills that medical professionals are looking for, thereby enhancing their UCAS applications.