Springpod – Virtual Work Experience Opportunities
- Posted by Fearghal Quinn
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Springpod have launched a new page so that current Year 13 pupils can see at a glance the immediate benefits of signing up.
Springpod for year 12s.– (Year 13 in NI)
The following virtual work experience opportunities are currently open for registration. These experiences can be completed at a pace that suits you:
Psychology
Programme dates: 4th April – 15th April
Application deadline: 30th March
So you love to know what makes people tick, but you don’t know what field of psychology is right for you? We’ve got you covered! In this psychology virtual work experience programme, you’ll hear about the grisly history of psychology as well as the fields of psychology we know, recognise and practice today.
What’s included?
Psychology is a competitive field, so we’re giving you an edge. We’ve spoken to professionals who specialise in various disciplines to get their top tips for entering the field of psychology and what to do once you’re there!
- Forensic Psychology
- Sports Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
Finance and Accountancy
Programme dates: 4th April – 15th April
Application deadline: 30th March
Think you’ve got what it takes to keep up? Want to give the world of finance a try before committing to anything serious, this finance and accountancy virtual work experience is the place for you. We’ll explore the different areas of finance from accountancy to investment and look at what the average day looks like.
What’s included?
Finance is a competitive field, so we’re giving you an edge. We’ve spoken to professionals who specialise in various financial disciplines to get their top tips for entering the finance industry and what to do once you’re there!
- Accountancy
- Banking
- Investment
- Insurance
Law
Programme dates: 4th April – 15th April
Application deadline: 30th March
Law isn’t quite as glamorous as a lot of the TV shows make out, but it’s definitely more interesting! During this free two week virtual work experience programme you will meet a range of industry professionals from various legal areas of law who will give you an overview of their experiences and you’ll get the opportunity to ask a whole load of questions.
What’s included?
You will learn about some of the key roles and responsibilities of law practitioners throughout this programme, including legal research, advocacy & client communication, contractual interpretation and legal analysis & drafting. The programme will also include a vital pathways module, which will direct you on what to do next, how to apply, and what institutions you should be considering for your further study. There will also be a range of quizzes and meaningful activities to spark your interest in law as an industry and give you further insight into what it really means to work in the field.
- Introduction to the Law Industry
- Advocacy and Client Communication
- Contractual Interpretation
- Legal Analysis and Drafting
TV and Film
Programme dates: 4th April – 15th April
Application deadline: 30th March
Sounds pretty glitzy right? When you think of TV and film, what comes to mind – red carpets and awards? We’re going to pull back the curtain and dicover what a career in TV and film really looks like, from popular film theory to what happens in post production, you’ll get a backstage pass.
What’s included?
This programme has it all, you’ll get the chance to direct a short film, take part in quizes that put your knowledge to the test and hear from industry professionals, like film critics and heads of production.
- Analysing TV and Film
- Pre-Production – From Scriptwriting to Logistics
- Production
- Post-Production
Business Management
Programme dates:4th April – 15th April
Application deadline:30th March
Think you’ve got what it takes to run your own business? In this business management virtual work experience programme you will be walked through all areas of what makes a successful business from IT infrastructures to HR employment policies.
What’s included?
In business things are either bust or boom, it’s a pretty competitive field, so we’re here to give you an edge. We’ve spoken to a range professionals from various sectors to get their top tips for entering the world of business and what to do once you’re there!
- Marketing and Customers
- Information Technology
- Finance
- Operations and Communications
Dentistry
Programme dates: 4th April – 15th April
Application deadline: 30th March
What comes to mind when you think of dentistry? Routine check ups? A scary chair? Serious surgery? Cosmetics? This programme covers it all and more, so you can work out whether a career in dentistry is right for you!
Once you’ve completed this virtual work experience you’ll have earned a lollipop.
What’s included?
Drill down into all the different disciplines in dentistry and discover the career routes available in the wider dental team. You’ll even get to hear from dentists themselves and watch videos of dental procedures.
- Patient Assessment and Examination Process
- Dental Problems
- Dental Treatments
- The Wider Dental Team