If you are interested in a work experience placement please email careersengagement@ncic.nhs.uk for an application form.
NHS Careers
- Offers a careers planner questionnaire and a jobs match service to inspire students
- Info on virtual work experience opportunities and lists some of the companies able to provide it.
- Provides a guide for students on the dos and don’ts of the application processes
Observe GP
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An alternative to work experience for aspiring medics aged 16 and over, who are living in the UK
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A free interactive video platform providing insights into the role of a GP and the wider primary care team
Medic Mentor
- For students that are interested in medicine or dentistry
- Medic Mentors offer virtual work experience, which is a 30 hour commitment from a pupil over 6 months.
- Pupils receive a certificate and they have a journal to complete for reflection, it covers 3 patient journeys: geriatric/adult and paediatric. Medic Mentor offers
- comprehensive support for pupils wanting to get into Medicine and Dentistry, including recommended reading lists.
Danny’s Journey
- This is an animated video by Health Education England, showing the various NHS Teams that are involved in Danny’s care after he sustains an injury.
Barclays LifeSkills
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Softer skills employers are looking for
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Interactive tools, films and activities available for age 14+
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Spin the Wheel to identify your strengths and reflect not only your skills, but your interests and personality traits, and how to develop them further to support your future
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Watch a virtual work experience opportunity (Freeformers)
Speakers for Schools
- A charity which aims to give state school students the same access to top jobs and networks as those from fee-paying schools, despite the lockdown
- Offers a virtual work experience programme
InsideSherpa
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An open-access platform designed to unlock exciting careers for students
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Virtual Work Experience Programs built and endorsed by leading companies
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A series of resources and tasks designed to simulate the real-world experience of starting a career
The WOW Show
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A live online channel creating real-life encounters with the world of work to inspire young people about their futures
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Won Careers Provider of the Year at the annual Careers Excellence Awards
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Some great videos of Health services, construction and piloting
Development Beyond Learning
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A virtual experience designed to equip students with all the soft skills they need to slot into the workplace
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Broken down into 3 different modules – Wellbeing and Resilience Under
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Lockdown, Virtual First Impressions and Remote Networking
Skills to Succeed Academy
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Help to plan your career, get a job and succeed at work with free and interactive training
icould
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Uses the power of personal stories to inform and inspire young people’s career choices.
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Features over 1000 videos of real people talking about their careers
Career Pilot
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Careers information and tools for 11 to 19 year olds, all in one place
I can be a… Virtual Tours
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Take a virtual tour around BT, Ipswich Building Society, Ipswich Town Football Club, Moragn Sindall Construction, Suffolk County Council to get an idea of what it’s like to work in these industries
STEM Sessions
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A careers podcast for teachers and young people’s influencers with a spotlight on STEM careers in the UK
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Each episode showcases real people that work in STEM and also volunteer in schools to inspire and inform young people
All About Careers
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Careers advice and support for young people