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Work Experience for Schools

Four months. Real impact. For your organisation and the talent that needs it most.

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Invest in the next generation of industry talent

Independent strategic counsel, grounded in the UK's richest under graduate student and school leaver dataset.

Delivered by experienced early careers leaders with deep sector knowledge, our advice combines proprietary research and operational expertise to provide independent, evidence led recommendations.

Many organisations are making consequential decisions about their future workforce based on instinct and incomplete data. We help you see what's actually happening and consider how to evolve.


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Industry Inspiration
Deliver impactful careers provision by connecting young people to employers and inspirational industry spaces. 
Skills Development
Nurture in-demand employability skills by supporting and raising confidence levels so young people are set up for success at the start of their careers.
Diverse Talent Pools 
Diversify early talent pools by connecting employers with under-represented talent. As a result, young people are better informed and more career ready. 
Volunteer Opportunities
Colleagues are encouraged to create developmental relationships with students through blended mentoring and coaching.
Long-term Intervention
Sustained, long-term career interventions and programmes have been demonstrated to have positive outcomes for young people through confidence building and skills development.
Demystify Industries
Students get to experience and learn about a variety of roles, meeting multiple colleagues across a plethora of departments and responsibilities.

Impact you can measure

Of students said they would be applying to work at their Industry Society host in the future. 

Of students said they felt more optimistic about their future as a result of taking part in the Industry Society programme. 

Of volunteers felt they added value to the students’ experience and would recommend volunteering to their colleagues. 

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Dedicated Programme Manager
Dedicated Programme Manager

A named programme manager oversees your Industry Society from start to finish — coordinating logistics, acting as your day-to-day point of contact and ensuring every session runs smoothly across the four-month programme.

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Student Recruitment
Student Recruitment

We handle all student recruitment in partnership with regional schools, selecting a cohort of 30 motivated Year 12 students who meet social mobility criteria and have demonstrated a genuine interest in your industry.

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Programme Design & Facilitation
Programme Design & Facilitation

Every session is professionally designed and facilitated — from industry-relevant project tasks and skills development activities to on-site visits — creating an engaging, structured experience for students and volunteers alike.

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Volunteer Coordination & Training
Volunteer Coordination & Training

We recruit, brief and train your colleagues before each session, providing safeguarding guidance, session briefing materials and feedback tools — so your volunteers feel confident, prepared and ready to make an impact.

Testimonials

Law Society Volunteer
“I felt so involved and invested. The students were so smart and came with varying levels of innovation and curiosity. It was such an incredible experience and I felt like I created an atmosphere where the students felt comfortable enough to ask questions.”
Law Society Volunteer, 2026
Finance Society Student
“Being part of the Finance Society has been a great experience. It’s helped me learn more about the finance world, meet new people with similar interests, and take part in events that gave me a better idea of what a career in finance could look like. It’s made me feel more confident and excited about the future.”
Finance Society Student, 2025

Frequently asked questions

What is an Industry Society programme? Industry Societies are exclusive employer-sponsored societies to support Year 12 students get career ready. Students develop their employability skills across a four-month programme by completing two challenging industry projects, taking part in career focused activities and visiting an inspiring industry space.  
Who is this product for? Industry Societies are for employers who are looking to provide meaningful work experience for under-represented students, demystify their industry, and provide volunteering and mentorship opportunities for their staff.  
How long does the programme last? Industry Societies typically take place from January to April, with students attending 4 in-person touchpoint dates at the employer’s office.  
How many students and volunteers are required for a successful programme? Industry Societies usually have a student cohort of 30, with 6 – 12 volunteers per session.  
Is there a cost to students? Industry Societies are completely free for students to take part in.  
How are students selected?

We partner with regional schools to deliver the societies, providing their Year 12 students the opportunity to apply, with a focus on students who may come from a low-income background or an otherwise under-served community.

We select students who meet key social mobility criteria, and who have demonstrated a strong commitment to their studies and a keen interest in the employer and relevant industry. 
Why choose a long-term intervention?

Sustained, long-term career interventions & programmes have been demonstrated to have positive outcomes for young people:

  • Students are not only exposed to new knowledge and skills but the sustained intervention model allows time for new knowledge and skills to embed fully, with opportunities to practise, reflect and become confident.
  • Students get to experience and learn about a variety of roles, meeting multiple colleagues across a plethora of departments and responsibilities.
  • The sustained intervention model requires students to make a commitment to keep showing up for each session, mimicking the workplace but also instilling a greater sense of autonomy and responsbility within the young person.
  • Multiple touchpoints with the same volunteer allow for students and volunteers to build trusted, appropriate relationships which lead to more meaningful interactions and positive impact on the young person’s learning journey.
What does a typical day look like?

A typical day will be approx. 7 hours on-site at the employer office. Students and volunteers will be split into small groups and engage in an ice-breaker, an industry relevant project task or skills development session.

Volunteers will support either a morning or afternoon session, providing key industry engagement and mentorship.

Typical support from volunteers might look like:

  • Problem-solving
  • Goal-setting
  • Working together as a team
  • Asking challenging questions
  • Sharing career insight
What is a volunteer’s role?

Industry Society volunteers are colleagues who want to develop their own mentorship and leadership skills, whilst supporting a young person’s career journey.

The role of a volunteer is to support the students through their tasks, provide constructive feedback, and empower the students to realise their potential.  
How are volunteers supported?

All volunteers are provided with a plethora of support from facilitators, including:

A training session that focuses on safeguarding and best practise for engaging with young people

Volunteer resources including session briefing sheets and guidance on how to deliver feedback

A dedicated programme manager

Feedback opportunities after every session