Work experience

Diamond Light Source's annual on-site work experience week for UK students in Years 10-13: an introduction to the national synchrotron then a three-day project in one of around 20 areas such as software, engineering, chemistry or communications. Applications for 2027 open in mid-December 2026.

• Year 10–13 / S3–S6
• Cost not published

A week-long summer placement in the University of Oxford Department of Physics for local Year 12 students, with a research project and career talks. The 2027 edition has not been announced.

• Year 12
• Cost not published

A paid summer career program in Central Florida (Orlando area) for high-school students ages 14–19, with three tracks from career exploration to paid internships.

• Grades 9–12
• No fee

A week-long in-person work experience programme at Arup's London offices with team projects across cities, digital, technical specialist and energy and water teams, prioritising Year 12 students from Greater London schools. The 2027 edition had not been announced when checked.

• Year 11–13
• Cost not published

A paid summer work experience at Zoo Knoxville for Knox County high-school students, who shadow animal-care staff and build workplace skills at $11.25 an hour.

• Grades 11–12
• No fee

Metro Vancouver Grade 11 and 12 students complete a three-week STEAM work placement at Science World, signed up through their teacher.

• Grades 11–12
• Cost not published

Observational medical placements at Medway Maritime Hospital for students planning to apply to medicine, with application windows in November 2026, February 2027 and April 2027.

• Year 12–13
• Cost not published

One-week work experience placements across Warwickshire County Council services (including social care, ICT, libraries, legal services, communications and business intelligence) for school students, college and university students and adults; requests are made by email at least three months ahead.

• Grades not published
• Cost not published

Co-op placements in Western University's Faculty of Engineering for Ontario high school students already enrolled in a school co-op course.

• Grades 11–12
• Cost not published

The Goethe-Institut Uzbekistan and the German Federal Employment Agency prepare young Uzbek school leavers for paid dual vocational training in Germany under the APAL programme. The next call has not been announced.

• Grade 11
• No fee

A three-day virtual work experience programme in accountancy and professional services for Year 12-13 and S5-S6 students from lower socio-economic backgrounds at non-selective state schools. Applications for 2026 are closed and 2027 had not been announced.

• Year 12–13 / S5–S6
• No fee

A Saskatchewan program for Grade 9 to 12 students to explore apprenticeship and skilled trades by completing levels of activities, with work experience and credits.

• Grades 9–12
• Cost not published