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Met Office work experience: online programme plus in-person placements

The Met Office runs a two-phase work experience programme. The first phase is an online programme open to all UK-based students aged 13 to 18, and everyone who registers is guaranteed a place. Completing it lets you apply for a two to three day in-person placement in teams such as Forecasting, Technology, Engineering and Communications.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked

At a glance

Run by
Met Office[1]
Who it’s for
Online phase: UK-based students aged between 13 and 18. In-person phase: England and Wales Years 10, 11, 12 or 13; Northern Ireland Years 11, 12, 13 or 14; Scotland S3, S4, S5 or S6; must have completed the online programme and be studying in the UK.[2]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
An online work experience with projects, videos and webinars, then the chance to apply for a two to three day in-person placement. Roles covered include Forecasting, Engineering and Data Science.[3]
Cost
Not stated
Year groups
Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 13
Where
UK-wide (Online (via Springpod); in-person at the Met Office, Exeter and other sites)
Format
Hybrid

Sources

4 sources

  1. Met Office

    Work Experience at the Met Office

    This stand-alone programme is available to all UK-based students aged between 13 and 18, and all who register are guaranteed a place.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. Met Office

    Work Experience at the Met Office

    To apply for in-person work experience, you must have completed 'Forecasting Your Future', the Met Office online work experience programme.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. Met Office

    Work Experience at the Met Office

    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.

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. Met Office

    Work Experience at the Met Office

    In-person placement opportunities are available across the year, with a variety of teams, including Forecasting, Technology, Engineering and Communications.

    Checked 24 October 2026

Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.

Apply any time

Online programme can be done at any time of year; in-person placements available across the year[4]

Apply on careers.metoffice.gov.uk (opens in a new tab)

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Faculty of Engineering technician work experience (Years 10 and 12)

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Work experienceUniversity of Nottingham, Faculty of Engineering

The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Nottingham offers a small number of one-week work experience placements for Year 10 and Year 12 students. Students move between areas of the faculty to see what engineering technicians do. Applications are via an online form.

Worth
A one-week placement across the faculty to see the engineering technician role. Only 15 single placements are offered per year, so it is competitive.
Who
Year 10 and Year 12 students interested in practical and technical engineering.
Entry
Students apply themselves
Deadline
One-week placements. Applications close Friday 4 December. Placement dates are requested on the form and are not guaranteed.

Visit nottingham.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)Details: Faculty of Engineering technician work experience (Years 10 and 12)

Safran Landing Systems work experience: Manufacturing (Gloucester, March to August 2027)

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Work experienceSafran Landing Systems

A one-week work experience placement in manufacturing at Safran Landing Systems in Gloucester, for students interested in an aerospace environment. Placements can run between March and August 2027, and applications close on 31 January 2027.

Worth
A week working alongside operators and engineers at an aerospace landing systems manufacturer.
Who
Students aged 14-18 in full-time or part-time education who want experience in an aerospace setting
Entry
Students apply themselves
Deadline
Applications close 31 January 2027; one-week placements between March and August 2027

Visit safran-group.com (opens in a new tab)Details: Safran Landing Systems work experience: Manufacturing (Gloucester, March to August 2027)

University of York Year 10/11 STEM work experience (June to July 2027)

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Work experienceUniversity of York

A five-day in-person STEM work experience week at the University of York for Year 10 and 11 students, spending time across eight areas including Engineering, Physics and Computer Science. Students attend lectures, tour research laboratories, do experimental work and meet undergraduates. It is not residential, so students travel from home each day.

Worth
A week across eight STEM areas including engineering, with lectures, laboratory tours and experimental work. A small number of travel bursaries may be available.
Who
Year 10 and 11 students who can attend all five days and travel from home to the University each day (maximum of one hour travel time)
Entry
Students apply themselves
Deadline
Round 1: apply by Sunday 1 November 2026; final applications close Sunday 31 January 2027; programme runs Monday 28 June to Friday 2 July 2027, 10am to 4pm

Visit york.ac.uk (opens in a new tab)Details: University of York Year 10/11 STEM work experience (June to July 2027)