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Work experienceThales with Springpod

Build the Future with Thales virtual work experience (Springpod)

An on-demand virtual work experience programme with Thales covering aerospace and space, digital identity and cybersecurity, and defence and security. Students hear from Thales colleagues, complete activities and quizzes and receive a certificate of completion. Springpod lists over 7 hours of content.

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At a glance

Run by
Thales with Springpod[1]
Who it’s for
Students aged 13 and over[2]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
A certificate of completion, application advice, a mock assessment centre activity and insight into aerospace, space, cybersecurity and defence careers at Thales.[3]
Cost
Not stated
Year groups
Year 9, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 13
Where
UK-wide (UK-wide (online))
Format
Online
Dates
to

Sources

4 sources

  1. Springpod

    Build the future with Thales: Virtual Work Experience | Springpod

    This Virtual Work Experience programme gives you a behind-the-scenes look at one of the biggest companies you may never have heard of

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. Springpod

    Build the future with Thales: Virtual Work Experience | Springpod

    Students aged 13+ are welcome to apply

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. Springpod

    Build the future with Thales: Virtual Work Experience | Springpod

    complete mock assessments, and build a skillset you can use to land your first job

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. Springpod

    Build the future with Thales: Virtual Work Experience | Springpod

    Programme dates 21st March 2026 - 21st March 2027

    Checked 24 October 2026

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

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Who
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Deadline
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Who
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Entry
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When
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Visit springpod.com (opens in a new tab)Details: AtkinsRéalis virtual work experience (Springpod)

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Worth
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Who
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Entry
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Visit springpod.com (opens in a new tab)Details: Civil Engineers: Shaping the World (ICE virtual work experience on Springpod)