Virtual Work Experience

Virtual work experience gives students the chance to explore real workplaces online, complete employer-led tasks, and develop employability skills from home or school. It helps students understand different careers, build confidence, and make more informed decisions about future pathways such as apprenticeships, college, or university. Many programmes are subject-specific, allowing students to experience careers linked to their interests and curriculum areas.

General Virtual Work Experience Platforms

• https://www.springpod.com – Free virtual work experience programmes with major employers across a range of industries.

• https://www.theforage.com – Employer-designed virtual experiences from global companies across multiple sectors.

Subject-Specific Virtual Work Experience

Science / STEM

• https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience – STEM, engineering, healthcare, and science-based programmes.

Healthcare

• https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/healthcare – NHS-related roles, nursing, medicine, and allied health careers.

• https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/careers/i-am/considering-or-planning-my-career/virtual-work-experience

Law

• https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/law – Legal sector insight programmes and law firm experiences.

• https://www.lawcareers.net/Explore/Virtual-Work-Experience

Business / Finance

• https://www.theforage.com/virtual-internships – Business, finance, consulting, and marketing simulations.

• https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/business

Creative Arts / Media

• https://www.bbc.co.uk/academy/en – Media, journalism, and broadcasting insights.

• https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/creative-industries

Computing / Digital

• https://www.theforage.com – Software engineering, cybersecurity, and tech roles.

• https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/technology

Virtual work experience is a valuable way for students to explore careers in more depth, develop key skills, and strengthen applications for future study or employment.