In careers, it’s important to take as many opportunities as you can. Gaining experience, building skills, and exploring different industries all help you make informed decisions about your future.

At our school, we believe strongly in the value of in-person experiences, which is why we place so much emphasis on these! We run a whole-school work experience programme in Year 10 and provide in-person workplace experience through our Sixth Form PDP (Personal Development Programme). These experiences are designed to give students a real insight into the world of work and help develop the confidence and skills employers are looking for.

However, there are also many fantastic opportunities available online. These include both careers and employability-based experiences, as well as general enrichment activities. It’s all about having things to talk about in applications, personal statements, and interviews—you really can never do too much.

We always email students about these opportunities when we receive them, but below are the organisations we most often work with and recommend. These are trusted, high-quality providers that offer a wide range of experiences. Use the links below to find out more and apply.

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Unifrog
Unifrog has loads of opportunities, including virtual work experience. Just look under the ‘Courses’ section. Every Huntington student has access to Unifrog using their school email and the password they created (which can be easily reset if forgotten).

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals – Schools and Work Experience Team
A great source of healthcare-related work experience and insight opportunities. Especially useful for students interested in medicine, nursing, or allied health professions.

Young Professionals
An organisation that connects students with employers through virtual and in-person events, insight days, and work experience programmes across a wide range of industries. 

Speakers for Schools
Offers high-quality virtual work experience placements and inspirational talks from industry leaders. A brilliant way to explore different career paths and build your CV.

Springpod
Provides virtual work experience programmes and career insight courses in a wide range of sectors. These are flexible, well-structured, and recognised by employers.

Medic Mentor
Specialist support for students interested in careers in medicine. Offers virtual work experience, mentoring, and application support.

Allied Healthcare Mentor
Designed for students interested in allied health professions such as physiotherapy, radiography, and occupational therapy. Offers virtual work experience and career guidance.

Dental Mentor
Provides virtual work experience and mentoring for students interested in dentistry. Helps with understanding the profession and preparing for applications.

Channel Talent
Offers live interactive online sessions with universities and employers. A great way to explore subjects, careers, and higher education options from home.