National Careers Week

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴.

As part of , our focus isn't just on engaging businesses it’s about empowering the students themselves.

We have created targeted resources specifically designed to inspire and engange pupils. Our student-facing graphics are the perfect tool to display in classrooms, common room and across school social media channels to get young people thinking about their future.

Let's work together this month to ensure every student understands that taking control of their work experience today shapes their opportunities tomorrow.

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𝘾𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙮𝙚𝙧𝙨

Let’s bridge the gap between education and employment. How is your business getting involved this ?

Finding talent is one of the biggest challenges businesses face today. But the solution might be simpler than you think.

Offering work experience isn't just community it makes great business sense. By investing just a small amount of time, you get to:

Meet, mentor and evaluate brilliant minds before they hit the open job market.

Bring new energy, ideas, and skills into your teams.

Give your existing team members a chance to step up, manage, and mentor.

Whether it's shadowing, a short-term placement, or a structured project, investing an hour today can secure your future workforce tomorrow.

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Work Experience is coming up this July, and we want to tap into the brilliant ideas across our careers community.

Whether you are a school prepping your cohorts or a business getting ready to host, we are looking for creative ways to make this year's placements truly count.

Let’s share some best practices. Drop your plans in the comments:

𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹-𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗽 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀?

𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀: 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗽, 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴?

What does your blueprint for a successful WEX Month look like this year?

Please comment and collaborate below! 👇

Every young person deserves a fair start in life. That’s why we are incredibly proud to support the launch of National Work Experience Month happening this July 2026!

Delivered by a fantastic collaboration of leading UK careers, employability and education organisations including , EmployabilityUK, Edge Foundation, Association of Colleges, and Association of Education Business Professionals

This initiative aims to shift the dial on work experience inequality.

Together, we're working to:
🌟 Showcase best practice in WEX and virtual WEX
🤝 Bring employers, colleges, and training providers together
🚪 Open doors for learners who need it most

Whether you are a school, college, or business, let’s work together to give the next generation the ultimate head start.

👉 Get involved and learn more at: www.wexmonth.co.uk

The news it out! The theme for this year's Tomorrow's Engineers Week has been announced as Shape our future and registration is 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡!

From the environment and sustainability to digital technologies and health, the Week will explore the challenges engineers and technicians need to solve over the next 25 years. Students aged 11 to 14 will be given the opportunity to directly engage with these challenges and hear how the professionals tackle these topics.

Find out more and get involved

https://eukeducation.org.uk/our-programmes/tomorrows-engineers-week/

𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗼: 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗡𝗖𝗪 𝘁𝗼 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗘𝗫 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵!

There is a lot of talk about work experience on this platform but National WEX Month isn't about talking it's about action and actually doing things.

We are officially one month away from the launch of National this July 2026!

Nothing impacts a young person’s trajectory quite like stepping into a real workplace. High-quality work experience break down barriers and builds real-world opportunities.

Whether you are an employer ready to open your doors, an educator preparing your students or a strategic partner let’s stop the talk and make this July a turning point.

📅 Save the date, get involved, and let’s get things done!

What does the UK jobs market look like right now? 📊

The latest data from highlights the Top 10 most in-demand roles for April 2026.

This is the start of a monthly feature we will be running.

🚀 We’re excited to announce the launch of our brand new website!

As part of National Work Experience Month July 2026, we’ve created a website to support schools, employers, students and partners in celebrating the power of work experience.

🌐 Visit us now: www.wexmonth.co.uk

Explore:

✅ Campaign updates
✅ Resources & ideas
✅ Ways to get involved
✅ Events and opportunities
✅ Inspiring stories from across the sector

TOGETHER.
Let’s make July 2026 the biggest celebration of work experience yet!

We are reflecting on a significant milestone and celebrating a remarkable 11-year journey. Andrew has been an integral part of the National Careers Week journey, dedicating over a decade to inspiring students, supporting educators and championing careers.

As this chapter closes, we want to formally recognise his incredible dedication and impact on the careers community.

Nick Newman our CEO shared the following tribute on behalf of the team:

“On behalf of the Directors of National Careers Week we’d like to thank Andrew ‘Bernie’ Bernard for all his help, support and input over the last 11 years. A top man that we shall miss. Best of luck Bernie with your future direction, keep serving those that need you!”