Thales Virtual Work Experience

A unique opportunity to explore one of the world’s most innovative technology organisations – and discover STEM careers your students may never have considered.

Secondary

Ages 11 to 18+
Online
2 June 2025 to 10 March 2026
Flexible project work
Free

Run by Springpod on behalf of Thales UK.

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Looking for an engaging way to prepare your students for the world of technology and engineering? The Thales Virtual Work Experience Programme is designed to inspire young minds and equip them with the skills they need to thrive in a fast-changing digital world.

Why Thales?

Thales is one of the biggest and most innovative technology companies you may never have heard of! It plays a vital role in the safety and security of nations across the globe.

Operating across aerospace, space, cyber security, digital identity, defence and security, Thales is shaping the future every day. And now, your students can get a behind-the-scenes look at this exciting world.

What's included?

It’s free, on-demand, and designed for students aged 13+.
Access to over 7 hours of interactive content.
Participants receive a certificate of completion.
Explore Thales’ key sectors – aerospace, space, digital identity, defence, and cybersecurity.
Meet relatable role models - Hear directly from Thales professionals.
Hands-on activities and interactive quizzes – keeping students engaged while they learn.
Application advice and mock assessments – helping them build confidence for future job applications.
Essential skills modules – develop transferable skills for the workplace.

Students will also discover how Thales impacts the world, the wide range of careers available, and the skills needed to succeed in tech and engineering.

Learning outcomes

Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
Learning what the engineering workplace is like
Develop engineering employability skills
Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering

Subjects and topics

- Computing
- Design and Technology
- Engineering
- Maths
- Physics
- Electronics, robotics and programming
- General engineering
- Materials, products and manufacturing
- Mechanical engineering, systems and processes
- Space and aerospace engineering
- Structures, construction and civil engineering

Gatsby benchmarks

The Gatsby benchmarks are a framework for good careers guidance for schools across all of England and in some areas across the rest of the UK. This experience helps your school to reach the following benchmarks:

Linking curriculum learning to careers
Encounters with employers and employees
Experiences of workplaces
Encounters with further and higher education

Essential skills

The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills: