Last updated: 8th September 2025
Here we share the latest opportunities and events that pupils can get involved with, including apprenticeships, webinars, helpful careers resources, and more. Click on an opportunity below to read more about it.
Colour Key
All opportunities and resources are colour coded by sector so you can quickly find what suits your interests:
- Engineering & Public Works
- Medical
- Nature, Sustainability & Heritage
- RAF & Armed Forces
- General / Various Sectors
Apprenticeships
Babcock International
Babcock is an international defence company. As a Babcock apprentice, not only can you help create a safe and secure world, but you will also receive support through their development programme and employee networks. If you have an interest in business, engineering or science and tech, they could have a role to suit you. Learn more ยป
Wessex Water
As a leading apprenticeship employer in the south west, Wessex Water are passionate about helping people develop knowledge, skills and behaviours that will launch them into a new career. With more than 10 apprenticeship programmes, you are likely to find a role suitable for you. Learn more ยป
National Trust
Earn while you learn and take care of the special places and spaces that matter to you. National Trust apprenticeships are open to everyone and offer paid work-based learning opportunities that will help you set the course for a future career in the cultural heritage sector and beyond. Learn more ยป
Salisbury Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships in Salisbury supports young people in making well-informed decisions about their future careers. The website has information about how apprenticeships work, career routes and pathways, and a directory of employers currently recruiting new apprentices.
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Careers Programmes and Work Experience
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Sustainable Futures โ Free Careers Programme
Sustainable Futures is a free WWF careers programme for UK secondary schools and colleges that equips young people to thrive in a future green economy, regardless of their career path. Learn more ยป
Online Medical Work Experience โ Every Monday
Join Dr OJ, who works in a busy NHS hospital, and guests live every Monday at 7:30pm for a series of online sessions. They will provide real-world experience and share expert insights that will help your students make a successful medical school application. (Please note: this is a paid service at ยฃ39/month.) Learn more ยป
Virtual NHS Healthcare Work Experience โ 1-Day Events
Take your first steps towards a healthcare career with the UKโs only LIVE Virtual Work Experience Programme created and delivered by healthcare professionals. No work experience day is the same (as in real life), but students will gain insight into a variety of healthcare settings. (Note: Each session has a charge of ยฃ10.) Find out more and enrol ยป
Careers & University Resources
Neon Futures
Interested in a career in engineering? Here you can find downloadable leaflets, posters, postcards, booklets and activities to inspire you to explore engineering. Learn more ยป
Step Into the NHS
Step Into the NHS is an exciting resource and competition for students in KS3, designed to help raise career aspirations and awareness of the breadth of 350 careers available in the NHS. Learn more ยป
Learn Live: University Live Channel
Learn Live are offering free access to their University Live Channel for all schools and colleges across the UK to help young individuals with their future. The University Live Channel is a perfect opportunity to ask questions to Universities regarding courses, facilities, grants/finance support, social life, grades and so much more. Learn more ยป
The University Experience Hub
The University Experience Hub has information about universities, upcoming open days, and Subject Spotlights. Subject Spotlights are mini lectures delivered by top academics that dive deep into a course subject, giving you the chance to try a degree, before you have to apply. If you are considering university, get stuck in and explore all the content on offer! Learn more ยป
University Compare
University Compare is a platform designed to help students make informed decisions about their next steps in education. It provides university comparisons, student reviews, and practical guidance on applications and career options, making it a valuable resource for students exploring higher education. Learn more ยป
