• One to one support via face to face, telephone, video
• Support with sourcing volunteering opportunities
• Signposting into relevant services and support with accessing services until comfortable to do independently 
• Virtual quiz and coffee sessions
• Face to face group sessions at Bescot Walsall and Molineux Wolverhampton football stadiums (looking at expanding in New Year into Dudley and Sandwell) 
• Walk and talk groups at various green spaces 
• Provide food bank vouchers 
• Work alongside clinician's and other projects to address wellbeing element of recovery journey 

• Phone: +44 (0) 1902 349000
• Email: orders@fortress-safety.com

• PHYSICAL FITNESS FOR THE MILITARY
• UNDERSTANDING THE MILITARY
• TEAMWORK FOR MILITARY SERVICE
• FIELDCRAFT FOR MILITARY SERVICE
• HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE MILITARY
• NAVIGATION SKILLS IN THE MILITARY
• LEADERSHIP SKILLS IN THE MILITARY
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN THE MILITARY

• ​Access to a fully experienced staff who can provide confidential, empathetic and non-judgmental person centred emotional support to Sikh and South Asian victims of domestic abuse and sexual abuse. 
• Support to access information to help you understand your rights and make informed decisions. 
• Support to access legal support that can help support with court orders including Non-Molestation Orders, Restraining Orders, Child Protection Orders and Forced Marriage Protection Orders. 
• Support from staff who have experience and expertise to help you identify and reduce risks and develop safety planning accordingly.   
• Support from staff who can help you with things that may be worrying you like money and help you to seek job opportunities or apply for welfare benefits. 
• Access specialist counselling services and support for your children.
• Help you to understand your rights and options.
• Support to access temporary accommodation and move on accommodation.

• ​Access to a fully experienced staff who can provide confidential, empathetic and non-judgmental person centred emotional support to Sikh and South Asian victims of domestic abuse and sexual abuse. 
• Support to access information to help you understand your rights and make informed decisions. 
• Support to access legal support that can help support with court orders including Non-Molestation Orders, Restraining Orders, Child Protection Orders and Forced Marriage Protection Orders. 
• Support from staff who have experience and expertise to help you identify and reduce risks and develop safety planning accordingly.   
• Support from staff who can help you with things that may be worrying you like money and help you to seek job opportunities or apply for welfare benefits. 
• Access specialist counselling services and support for your children.
• Help you to understand your rights and options.
• Support to access temporary accommodation and move on accommodation.

• Basic firefighting drills
• Fire safety in the home
• Fire extinguishing media and their use
• First aid
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Team building
• Map reading
• Survival skills
• Climbing
• Caving
• Marching

• Communication
• Interview techniques
• Personal development
• Self-discipline
• Self Esteem
• Drug, solvent and alcohol abuse awareness

• Better knowledge about the different careers on offer at BWC.
• Ability to gain real-life insight into the career pathway you are considering.
• It gives you an insight into the world of employment, especially the health sector.
• Give you the confidence boost you need to go out there and reach your goals.
• The opportunity of working alongside a multidisciplinary team and learning the importance of teamwork, effective communication and acquiring the necessary skills to enhance your potential. 

• Better knowledge about the different careers on offer at BWC.
• Ability to gain real-life insight into the career pathway you are considering.
• It gives you an insight into the world of employment, especially the health sector.
• Give you the confidence boost you need to go out there and reach your goals.
• The opportunity of working alongside a multidisciplinary team and learning the importance of teamwork, effective communication and acquiring the necessary skills to enhance your potential. 

Sandwell Advocacy Transformation and Improvement Volunteer (Digital marketing and social media) Job Description and Person Specification

To enable the work of Sandwell Advocacy to be promoted across Sandwell.

To work with partners and staff across Sandwell Advocacy to support an ambitious program of connection, supporting the development and delivery of Sandwell Advocacy work.

To assist Sandwell Advocacy and its partners with the planning and delivery of digital awareness agenda.

To provide digital and social media information, advice and support to Sandwell Advocacy staff and partners.

The promote Sandwell Advocacy principles, work and achievement of the service.

Sharon Jenkins

Business Support Officer

Sharon.jenkins@sandwelladvocacy.org

Sandwell Advocacy

28 Wood Street

Tipton

West Midlands

DY4 9BQ

Tel: 0121 520 8070

www.sandwelladvocacy.org

• Information and advice
• Assessments
• Advice and referral for additional services e.g. housing or finances
• Drug and alcohol detoxification
• Family information and support
• Group sessions and programmes
• Health MOTs
• Access to mutual aid
• Needle exchange
• One-to-one sessions
• Harm reduction advice
• Prescribing services
• Recovery champions and peer support
• Recovery-focused treatment

• Harm Reduction
• Relapse Prevention
• Self-Awareness
• Boundaries and Confidentiality
• Equality and Diversity
• Dual Diagnosis
• Safeguarding
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

These placements are for Design Assistants, with duties that include:

• Carrying out design work using #autocad and #sketchup

• Going on site visits to #construction projects at various stages of completion

• Site surveying / supervision

• Sourcing manufacturers’ information for construction products.

If you know a school or student who’d like information about the role and Sandwell Council’s application process for work experience, please direct them to Work Experience Placement - Urban Design and Building Services (udbs.co.uk)

How to apply

To apply for a Design Assistant placement, download and complete the relevant form from the Sandwell Council website and follow the instructions for submitting it.

Urban Design and Building Services at Sandwell Council

Our work experience programme, Ignite, has been designed to give you an insight into the world of accountancy, and the career opportunities this can offer you. Open to Y12/S5 and Y13/S6 students, you will spend a week in one of our offices immersing yourself into life at Grant Thornton, and you’ll have the opportunity to fast-track onto one of our school leaver programmes at the end of your week with us.

You bring the spark, we'll help you ignite

You can now apply for our Ignite work experience which will take place in October half term.

Why Ignite?

We do work experience differently at Grant Thornton. We’ve designed Ignite to give you a real insight into life at the firm - you’re not here to make tea. During your week with us, you’ll develop skills that will help you both personally and professionally. Here is a glimpse of what you can expect during your time with us:

• Gain practical work experience within the business

• Develop an understanding of how businesses work, and the career opportunities available to you

• Group sessions developing key skills such as teamwork and communication

• Focused professional development sessions, equipping you with skills that really help set you apart

• Networking with colleagues from Grant Thornton 

And, the cost of your travel and lunch is on us. We want you to get the most of your time with us, enjoying your work experience whilst hopefully igniting a passion for a career with Grant Thornton. 

How do I apply?

You can now apply for our Ignite work experience which will take place in October half term. The application is split into two stages, which we've outlined below. 

• Step 1

• Step 2

You’ll start your application by filling in a quick and easy online form. We’ve tried to keep this as painless as possible and only ask for the essentials. It shouldn’t take more than 10 minutes to complete.

Find out more about what to expect during each stage of the application process in our employability hub.

Locations

We are offering work experience in the following offices:

• Birmingham

• Bristol

• Cambridge

• Gatwick

• Glasgow

• Leeds

• London

• Manchester

• Milton Keynes

  
  

Beyond Ignite

Ignite offers a fast-track to our school leaver programme for participants who demonstrate the qualities that align with the attributes of a Grant Thornton trainee. If you choose to go to university it’s not the end of your career with Grant Thornton. We offer internships and 12 month placements during your course, and graduate programmes for when you graduate. You can find out more about these programmes here.

You bring the spark, we'll help you ignite.

Volunteering with us is a rewarding opportunity to give back to the community and help those in need. We would love to discuss how you can get involved and make a positive impact.

We have positions available in Blackheath, link attached below for you to apply.

Retail Volunteer (Blackheath) | Job Detail | Altegra Integrated Solutions Careers (acornscareers.org.uk)

For more vacancies and information, please visit.

https://volunteers.acornscareers.org.uk/

I am also available for a chat to answer any questions and explore how you can contribute.

Thank you for considering this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Kind regards,

Debbie

Debbie Donohoe

Pronouns: (she/her)

Talent Acquisition Lead

Acorns Children’s Hospice
Drakes Court, Alcester Road, Wythall, Birmingham, B47 6JR

T  | 01564 825000
M | 07816197268
E  | Debbie.Donohoe@acorns.org.uk
W | www.acorns.org.uk 

You’ll learn about the company’s passion for using technology to create a more inclusive and sustainable future in the Fujitsu Way. 

You’ll also be able to discover the variety of roles across the company and explore:

Crowd Analysis

Cloud Computing

Cybersecurity

Quantum Computing

Smart Cities

Digital Skills

Explore now

The Met Office work experience programme consists of two distinct phases. The first is an online work experience. This stand-alone programme is available to all UK-based students aged between 13 and 18, and all who register are guaranteed a place. As part of this programme, you’ll explore typical roles in the Met Office through a series of videos, projects and webinars and learn all about the common skills and qualifications needed to pursue a range of careers, from Forecasting, Engineering and Data Science to Cyber Security, and Customer & Stakeholder Management. Following completion of the online programme, you can apply for a second phase of work experience - a two to three day in-person placement, for which limited places are available

https://careers.metoffice.gov.uk/early-careers/work-experience#jobs

Forecasting your Future
(online work experience)

We’ve teamed up with Springpod, a specialist careers platform, to offer a fascinating insight into the work of the Met Office. This online work experience is designed to develop your knowledge and skills and provides the opportunity for you to tap into individualised support from Met Office staff across the organisation via an online chat system. The online programme can be completed across a work experience week or at any other time of the year, with the bulk of your time spent on exciting work-related projects. Once you’ve finished the programme, if you’d like to find out more about a career at the Met Office, we encourage you to apply for our in-person work experience programme.

Ready to get started?
Find out more about the ‘Forecasting your Future’ online work experience programme by visiting the Springpod website, reading more about the programme and creating an account. Use the link below, click on the ‘Start’ button and follow the registration instructions.

https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/met-office-careers/WEXP-00064

The Met Office work experience programme consists of two distinct phases. The first is an online work experience. This stand-alone programme is available to all UK-based students aged between 13 and 18, and all who register are guaranteed a place. As part of this programme, you’ll explore typical roles in the Met Office through a series of videos, projects and webinars and learn all about the common skills and qualifications needed to pursue a range of careers, from Forecasting, Engineering and Data Science to Cyber Security, and Customer & Stakeholder Management. Following completion of the online programme, you can apply for a second phase of work experience - a two to three day in-person placement, for which limited places are available.

https://careers.metoffice.gov.uk/early-careers/work-experience#jobs

Forecasting your Future
(online work experience)

We’ve teamed up with Springpod, a specialist careers platform, to offer a fascinating insight into the work of the Met Office. This online work experience is designed to develop your knowledge and skills and provides the opportunity for you to tap into individualised support from Met Office staff across the organisation via an online chat system. The online programme can be completed across a work experience week or at any other time of the year, with the bulk of your time spent on exciting work-related projects. Once you’ve finished the programme, if you’d like to find out more about a career at the Met Office, we encourage you to apply for our in-person work experience programme.

Ready to get started?
Find out more about the ‘Forecasting your Future’ online work experience programme by visiting the Springpod website, reading more about the programme and creating an account. Use the link below, click on the ‘Start’ button and follow the registration instructions.

https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/met-office-careers/WEXP-00064

If your interested in this opportunity please contact Baylee or Yvonne in the Careers hub.

During this three-day experience, you'll hear from experts across Pelham’s key departments, including Business Development, Product Development, the Lab team, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Production, and Warehouse.

The British Beauty Council works with beauty brands and retailers such as Benefit Cosmetics, The Ordinary, The Gel Bottle, Boots and Tesco, to address the beauty industry’s shared challenges. They are also the team behind British Beauty Week, a key initiative celebrating the beauty sector. They will be bringing along one of their patrons, Pelham, to host you through a three-day programme where you’ll:

What to Expect

Discover Pelham and how they operate

Meet industry leaders and get the chance to ask them your burning questions

Create your own beauty brand and receive feedback from top industry professionals—plus, Pelham’s design team will help bring your product vision to life with a mock-up

Engage in fun, hands-on mini-tasks to get a real feel for working in the beauty sector

Boost your CV and develop essential skills to help you stand out

Don’t miss this opportunity to turn your passion into a career. Sign up now and take the first step towards your dream job in beauty!

Please use the link below to apply.

https://app.speakersforschools.org/en/opportunities/educatorexplore/CFBB258E-6DB3-4145-BC55-08DD4B4A2FFD

🎥 What to Expect:

✅ Discover a variety of careers in sports media, from commentary and reporting to social media management and marketing.

✅ Gain insider knowledge from industry professionals.

✅ Collaborate with other students on an exciting real-world project and present your ideas for expert feedback.

Whether you're dead-set on a career in sports media, or simply curious and want to find out more about the jobs available, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Don’t miss this chance to explore a career at the intersection of sport and media.

Apply using the link below

https://app.speakersforschools.org/en/opportunities/educatorexplore/E60A21C9-BA72-4CA2-BC57-08DD4B4A2FFD

Whether you’re looking to expand your volunteer experience or simply want to get more involved, we would love to have you with us.

If you have any questions or need additional information, feel free to reach out to us.

Looking forward to seeing you there and working together for a great cause!

Warm regards,

Emily LoganYouth WorkerYMCA

Wrens Nest

emily.logan@ymcabc.org.uk

1. Customer Service Skills

• Communication: Interacting with guests, both in person and over the phone, teaches effective communication.

• Problem-Solving: Handling guest complaints or requests helps develop problem-solving abilities.

• Patience and Empathy: Dealing with diverse customers helps in understanding customer needs and providing quality service.

2. Teamwork and Collaboration

• Working in a Team: Students will learn to work with different departments like housekeeping, reception, and food & beverage, which helps build teamwork skills.

• Collaborating on Tasks: They’ll likely be part of a team, which requires coordination and cooperation to ensure smooth hotel operations.

3. Time Management and Organization

• Multitasking: Managing guest requests, handling reservations, and assisting with various operational tasks at the same time can improve multitasking skills.

• Efficient Workflows: Working in a hotel requires being organized to manage different tasks effectively, from guest check-ins to setting up rooms.

4. Hospitality Industry Knowledge

• Operations of a Hotel: Students will get an understanding of how a hotel operates, including front desk, housekeeping, management, and more.

• Reservation Systems: Learning about booking and management systems, both online and offline, can be a key skill for future roles in hospitality.

• Food and Beverage Management: If the student works in a restaurant or bar within the hotel, they'll learn about menu planning, customer service, and stock management.

5. Sales and Marketing Exposure

• Upselling Skills: Students may learn how hotels upsell rooms, packages, or services to guests.

• Marketing Strategies: Exposure to marketing and promotional activities, including how hotels attract and retain guests, can be part of the experience.

6. Problem-Solving and Conflict Resolution

• Dealing with Issues: Working in a busy environment will teach students how to handle unforeseen issues and manage conflicts effectively with both customers and colleagues.

7. Cultural Awareness

• Working with Diverse People: Hotels typically serve an international clientele, so students will learn to navigate cultural differences and understand the importance of providing service that respects diverse backgrounds.

8. Leadership and Management Skills (for more senior roles)

• Management Exposure: If the student takes on a supervisory role during their placement, they may have the opportunity to learn how to manage a team, handle budgets, and deal with operational challenges.

9. Attention to Detail

• Quality Control: Hotels place a strong emphasis on cleanliness, guest comfort, and experience, so students will learn how to pay close attention to detail.

10. Health and Safety Standards

• Regulations and Compliance: Students will gain an understanding of the importance of maintaining health and safety standards, including food safety, hygiene, and guest safety protocols.

To apply send an email from OUTLOOk using your college ID and CC the work experience officer with a CV:

reception.birmingham@claytonhotels.com

For more information on our projects and services please do visit our website, www.theaws.co.uk 

Apply online: https://volunteer.rspb.org.uk/opportunities/84520-local-group-independent-website-editor-website-editor-proofer-for-sandwell-swans-rspb-wildlife-explorers-2025-02-27

An Introduction to Jaguar Land Rover

Overview

Accelerate towards your dream career with help from Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). Dive into the future of automotive innovation with this exciting work experience programme, new for 2025. From design and modelling to sustainability, supply chain and engineering, come with us to explore the endless opportunities that keep JLR’s iconic vehicles on the road. 

This immersive virtual programme gives you a behind-the-scenes look at JLR’s dynamic departments and the skills that keep them improving and innovating. Get the inside scoop on the best ways to progress, and jumpstart your path with a true trailblazer. Ready to rev up your career? Let’s hit the gas and find your dream role.

What’s Included

Learn what it takes to be an innovator, creative, positive disruptor and an influencer, in this engaging virtual programme brought to you by JLR.

Hear from a range of inspiring JLR colleagues in brand new Springpod Sessions, and discover how to hone your skillset to drive your future. Plus, you’ll test your own skillset with this programme’s all-new activities and quizzes.

Programme dates

10th March 2025 - 21st January 2026

https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/jlr-drive-your-future/WEXP-00441 

Ages: 14 - 19

10th November 2025 - 12th November 2025

10:00 - 15:00

3 days

Nationwide

Are you a student excited about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics? Siemens Energy invites you to a 3-day virtual work experience program, starting on International STEM Day!

What You’ll Experience:

• Behind-the-Scenes Insights: Discover how Siemens Energy leverages STEM to create ground-breaking solutions in sustainable energy.

• Hands-On Workshops: Engage in practical sessions on renewable energy, digital technology, and engineering innovations.

• Career Pathways: Hear from STEM professionals, learn about career opportunities, and get insider tips to start your own journey in the energy sector.

• Real-World Challenges: Work on real industry projects, applying STEM skills to solve global energy issues.

Date: November 10th, 11, 12 2024

Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Daily)

Location: Virtual (Join from Anywhere!)

Who Should Apply: Ideal for students with a passion for STEM who want to explore careers in sustainability, energy, and engineering—no experience required!

Seize this chance to ignite your future in STEM with Siemens Energy!

Apply today and join us for an inspiring dive into the world of sustainable energy solutions.

When applying, answer the following questions

• What do you already know about our organisation?

• what would you like to ask Siemens Energy

More about what we do:

Siemens Energy is one of the world’s leading energy technology companies. The company works with its customers and partners on energy systems for the future, thus supporting the transition to a more sustainable world. With its portfolio of products, solutions and services, Siemens Energy covers almost the entire energy value chain – from power generation and transmission to storage. The portfolio includes conventional and renewable energy technology, such as gas and steam turbines, hybrid power plants operated with hydrogen, and power generators and transformers. More than 50 percent of the portfolio has already been decarbonized. A majority stake in the listed company Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) makes Siemens Energy a global market leader for renewable energies. An estimated one-sixth of the electricity generated worldwide is based on technologies from Siemens Energy. Siemens Energy employs 91,000 people worldwide in more than 90 countries and generated revenue of around €29 billion in the fiscal year 2019.

Organisational website:

www.siemens-energy.com

Experience You Will Gain:

• Here from industry professionals

Skills You Will Gain:

• Listening

• Speaking

• Problem Solving

• Creativity

• Staying Positive

• Leadership

• Teamwork

  
  

Follow the link to apply - https://app.speakersforschools.org/en/opportunities/educatorexplore/9495BD63-30FC-4596-6DE8-08DCFDAE17B5

Where: Bills Street, Darlaston,

Wednesbury, WS10 8BB

Dates: 22^nd September - 3^rd October

To register on a VIY project contact: Jess@teamviy.com

Thursday 30th October, 10am - 12:30pm 

FAO Careers, Y11, 12 and 13 Students 

We’re delighted to share an incredible STEM virtual work experience opportunity for students during the October Half-Term break on Thursday 30th October, 10am - 12:30pm. 

The  event will highlight  opportunities and insights across:

• Engineering & Technical Roles: From building services engineering to surveying and construction support.

• Skilled Trades: Carpentry, joinery, plumbing, electrical installation, groundwork, plastering, and maintenance.

• Business & Professional Services: Customer service, business administration, and accounting.

Are you ready to launch your career with one of the UK’s leading property development and construction companies? Wates, a £2 billion industry leader, is offering opportunities across the UK, providing ambitious students like you with the chance to gain real-world experience and build a successful career.

Explore Exciting STEM Opportunities Across the UK

Wates offers a wide range of opportunities in:

• Engineering & Technical Roles: Building Services Engineering, Surveying, Construction Support Technician

• Skilled Trades: Carpentry, Joinery, Plumbing, Electrical Installation, Groundwork, Plastering, Maintenance

• Business & Professional Services: Customer Service, Business Administration, Accounting

These are available nationwide, including key locations such as London, Cambridge, Crawley, Leeds, Manchester, Milton Keynes, and Redditch.

About Wates
Wates is a family-owned construction powerhouse with over 4,500 employees working on complex projects in education, healthcare, residential, commercial, and emergency services. Their apprenticeships offer hands-on experience while working on industry-leading projects and provide a clear pathway for career growth.

Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, 30th October

• Time: 10am - 12:30pm

• Location: Zoom (link provided upon registration)

Why Attend?

• Gain insider insights into careers and apprenticeships at Wates

• Discover the range of roles available and find your perfect career path

• Hear from industry experts and current apprentices about their experiences

• Take part in STEM workshops to develop your skills and understanding of the sector

• Learn how to stand out in your corporate applications

Don't miss this chance to learn from industry leaders and explore how Wates can help you build a rewarding career in construction, engineering, and business.

Register here: 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Wates_Event

Secure Your Spot Today!

Best regards,

Dan Miller

Founder and CEO

We’re excited to launch a 2-day interactive workshop designed especially for students interested in a career in air traffic control or cabin crew.

📅 Event Details:

• 🖥️ Live via Google Classroom

• 👩‍💻 Ages 14–19

• 🕙 9am – 3pm

• ⏳ Apply by 3^rd November 2025

🎯 Why Join?

• Learn the key skills and qualities airlines and airports look for

• Explore different pathways into aviation (apprenticeships, degrees, training)

• Build your Skills Builder competencies – teamwork, communication, problem solving

• Boost your CV / UCAS / apprenticeship applications with real-world insights

• Included in the 2 days we have Robert Stallard from the CAA Robert has strong background in Air Traffic Control and will be there on day 1. He will cover why regulation is so important and the emerging impact of AI and Air Traffic Control in Space.
  Olivia May - Her role as an Air Traffic Controller.
  
  
  

• On day 2 we have TUI who might be announcing some interesting news for emerging cabin crew. Watch this space.

🔗 Apply Now

🚀 Don’t miss this chance to level up your skills and shape your future!

I am pleased to be able to welcome you to Community Transport and thank you for your interest in volunteering for us.

Established in 1993, Community Transport is a registered charity providing a broad range of transport services, whether that is group travel for other voluntary and community groups, dial-a-ride minibuses for people with disabilities or other mobility problems, or community bus routes that would not otherwise exist because they are not commercially viable.

Community Transport encourages the empowerment and involvement of its communities to influence and determine services through active volunteering, at our Lets Chat hubs we are tackling loneliness in transport and we have the Community Champion volunteer opportunities available:

Community Champions

Volunteers are needed to assist in delivering our Let’s Chat – Tackling Loneliness with Transport project. We are looking for individuals to befriend visitors using our Let’s Chat hubs for a couple of hours each week.

You can choose to work either in our Walsall or

West Brom Bus Station Hubs.

Hubs operate between 10am & 3pm

Monday – Friday and volunteers would chat

to visitors, support activities, serve refreshments, and assist staff in

signposting users to other voluntary services

available in the area.

An ideal voluntary position for anyone who

likes to chat and help others.

Our Hubs

As a Charity we rely on our volunteers giving up their free time and it is also important to us that our volunteers enjoy what they do for their local community and it is flexible to fit in with their lifestyle, family needs and holidays.

We also have volunteer opportunities for drivers for day trips and our shopper service. Find out more on our website.

Happy volunteers are our priority.

We provide full training to our volunteers to understand what is expected, how they can ask for support and what they need to help others in their volunteering role.

If you like what we do and feel you could give a few hours occasionally, please give us a call and we can arrange for you to come and see what we do.

Call us on 01902 685555 or email emquiries@walsallct.org.uk.

This opportunity is open to students UK-wide.

Join us for this 2-day remote work experience opportunity which will take you behind the scenes.

The RAF Museum Remote Work Experience opportunity will break down barriers into museum careers - showcasing the variety of opportunities available.

From marketing to exhibitions, visitor experience to education - our museum has it all!

Throughout this remote work experience opportunity, you will be given a variety of small projects to work on - that focus on our museum collection and how we share the RAF story.

Across the 2 days you will have chance to hear from professionals who have lots of experience - and ample opportunity to ask questions!

About us:-The Royal Air Force has shaped our nation and our society. It has influenced how we live our lives today through its impact on world events, society and technology. The Royal Air Force Museum is a National Museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity. Our purpose is to share the story of the Royal Air Force, past, present and future – using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inspire and encourage learning.

Why Join?

• Experience the RAF Museum in a new way — stories, artefacts, and innovation brought straight to your screen.

  • Discover career pathways connected to aviation, engineering, history, heritage, logistics, and more.

  • Gain skills that make your CV, UCAS, or apprenticeship applications stand out.

  • Work with others in fun, interactive challenges

Skills Builder Focus

Across the 2 days you’ll strengthen:

• Communication & Presentation

  • Teamwork & Leadership

  • Problem Solving & Critical Thinking

  • Digital & Creative Thinking

  • Career Readiness & Confidence

Please note: Application deadlines may be brought forward if we receive high volumes of applications therefore, we encourage students to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

• Date -27 November - 28 November 2025 (2 days)

• Time 09:00 - 13:00

Closing date - 10th November 2025

Year 10 16 - 20 March 2026 Places still available!

Year 10 to 13 11 - 15 May 2026 New!

Insight into WMCA and Transport Day Visits for up to 15 students  Teacher encounter opportunities Want to know more about data insights, transport planning, net zero and others? Join us to increase your industry knowledge of what’s happening in the West Midlands. Attending schools/colleges Learning about job roles in the WMCA we are raising awareness of what the region does and opportunities to get involved. Assemblies ‘Careers in the WMCA’ from 20-50 minutes including sixth forms/colleges Careers Fairs ‘Inspiring the next generation into careers in the WMCA’ Next Steps Support, talks and/or mock interview

If you’d like to find out more please contact workforcedevelopment@wmca.org.uk

tfwm.org.uk/skillsacademy

This placement gives young people the chance to develop real-world experience in sports coaching, event planning, and youth leadership. As part of BALLISTIC BALLERS CIC’s mission to empower young people, especially those from ethnic minority backgrounds, and help them reclaim their narratives, this placement supports participants to build confidence, independence, and the essential skills needed to succeed on and off the pitch.

Over the duration of the placement, young people will gain hands-on experience supporting sports sessions, helping plan community events, and learning the fundamentals of how a sports coaching business works behind the scenes.

Overview

• Remote

• 9 March - 10 March 2026 (2 days)

• 09:30 - 14:30

• age 14-19

• Sports & Leisure

• Application deadline: 13 February 2026

Day 1: Music Promotions & PR (10 - 5pm)

Explore how music reaches audiences and how PR teams promote artists, releases, and brands. You’ll learn about the top six media channels, how PR campaigns are built, and what a career in music marketing looks like.

The day includes:

Meet the host/company and introduction to the music PR world

Student introductions and icebreaker

Learning the six key media platforms used in music promotion

Halftime update and team feedback

Campaign development continuation

Group presentations and discussion

Q&A and insights into internship opportunities

Day 2: Podcast Creation Workshop (12 - 4pm)

If you’ve ever thought “I could make my own podcast,” this session shows you exactly how. This practical workshop takes you from initial idea to uploading your first episode—breaking down the full podcasting process in a clear, accessible way.

You’ll discover:

-What makes a great podcast idea

-How to plan and structure episodes

-The basics of recording, editing, and publishing

-What it takes to launch a show on major platforms

-The time, tools, and creativity involved in podcast production

You’ll leave with the confidence and knowledge to begin shaping your own podcast project.

Please note, the deadline for this opportunity may be brought forward if we receive high volumes of applications. We therefore encourage you to apply for an opportunity that interests you as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Overview

• Remote

• 16 February - 17 February 2026 (2 days)

• 10:00 - 17:00

• 16-19

• Creative Arts & Design

  
  

  Application deadline: 19 January 2026

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Are you interested in people and why they think, feel and act in the way they do? Ever wondered what that means for the decisions that businesses, charities and governments make? At Humankind Research we spend our time understanding people in order to help organisations develop products, communications and programmes for positive change. Our work covers a huge range of topics, from exploring peoples' attitudes and behaviours related to the environment in the UK to understanding girls' relationship to sport and physical activity around the world. We do this for a range of clients from Nike and Unilever to the NHS and Oxfam.

On this virtual work experience you will have an introduction to what market research is, understand how a typical project runs and what it involves, and explore some examples of how we approach research problems. You will even have an opportunity to try out some interview techniques to get to the heart of an issue and go beyond what people say to what they really mean.

It will be a chance to improve your communication, analytical and problem solving skills, as well as have fun working on an interesting challenge with other students. The session will be led by a few members of our small and friendly team, who will also be very happy to discuss any questions you might have!

Please note: This is a 1-day work experience, split across two afternoons. For this opportunity you will be required to be available from 1:00 to 5:00 pm on the Tuesday 17th February and Thursday 19th February 2026.

We reserve the right to close this opportunity early if we have many applications.

17 February - 19 February 2026 (3 days)

• 13:00 - 17:00

• 16-19

• Marketing & Communications

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