Work experienceEDT (The Engineering Development Trust)
A paid year with a STEM company before university or an apprenticeship, matched by EDT.
Students can apply to the programme during their final year of A levels/ Highers/ Advanced Highers or equivalent study, for a year’s work experience prior to going to university or as a year to help decide on the future direction of their career - be that higher apprenticeship, university or work.
Checked 14 October 2026
Typically, students can earn from £17,000 up to £23,000+ dependant upon age, experience and company salary structure.
Checked 14 October 2026
Placements 27/28 - Vacancies coming soon!
Checked 14 October 2026
Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.
2027/28 vacancies coming soon; most placements start in summer 2027[3]
Work experienceBAE Systems
Week-long placements on site, engineering taster weeks and a virtual five-day engineering challenge.
Visit careers.baesystems.com (opens in a new tab)Details: BAE Systems work experience
Work experienceForage, with GE Aerospace and Siemens Mobility
Self-paced tasks set by employers, such as GE Aerospace's Explore Engineering (3 to 4 hours), with a certificate.
Visit theforage.com (opens in a new tab)Details: Forage engineering job simulations
Work experienceFutures For All (formerly Speakers for Schools)
Free work experience and shorter insight days with hundreds of UK employers, in person, remote or hybrid.
Visit futuresforall.org (opens in a new tab)Details: Futures For All work experience