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EY Foundation Smart Futures 2026/27 (paid work experience and mentoring, Year 12/S5)

EY Foundation · United Kingdom

A programme of paid work experience, up to two weeks of employability training and a business mentor for Year 12 and S5 students on free school meals or a bursary, run in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Bradford, Glasgow, Edinburgh and other locations. Applications for 2026/27 are open.

Grade
Year 12 / S5
Same as Grade 11 in the US
Age
16–17
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Residence
United Kingdom
School attendance: United Kingdom
Entry
Open application
Check it against your grade and where you live

Participants take part in paid work experience with an employer partner in the school holidays, employability skills workshops, a mentor and alumni events. Sector programmes include Business and Finance, Business and Technology, Tech Futures, STEM Futures, Impactful Futures, Data Driven Futures, Private Equity Futures and Real Estate Futures.

Topics

BusinessTechnologySocial mobilityEmployability
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