Work experienceBAE Systems
Week-long placements on site, engineering taster weeks and a virtual five-day engineering challenge.
We offer a range of work experience placements for 14–18 year olds where you’ll experience the cutting-edge projects
Checked 14 October 2026
We release dates regularly throughout the year, so please check the website for updates. ... Suitable for students aged 14-18, our virtual 5-day programme will guide them through a real-life engineering challenge.
Checked 14 October 2026
Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.
Placement dates are released through the year on the BAE Systems careers site[2]
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.
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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.
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Work experienceIChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers)
Engineering a Sustainable World: more than six hours on what chemical engineers do in energy, food and drink, water and healthcare.
Visit icheme.org (opens in a new tab)Details: IChemE virtual work experience