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Future Creators Wanted – Virtual Work Experience with Thales

Discover Aerospace, Engineering & Tech Careers with Thales

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Age range

Students aged 13+ are welcome to apply.

Boost your CV

Get a certificate upon completion.

Complete at your own pace

You can start, pause, and continue this experience at any time.

Programme overview

At Thales, the future is something that is built every day. Covering the aerospace, space, cyber security and digital identity, defence and security sectors, Thales contribute to the safety and security of nations across the globe. This Virtual Work Experience programme gives you a behind-the-scenes look at one of the biggest companies you may never have heard of - and one of the most innovative technology organisations out there. Whether you're curious about cybersecurity, or dreaming up a career in aerospace, there’s a place at Thales for you.

What's included

Over the course of this programme, you’ll explore the key sectors that make up Thales, from space and aerospace to digital identity, defence, cybersecurity and beyond. You’ll gain insight into how Thales operates, the impact of their work and the wide range of careers available across the company. Plus, you’ll hear directly from Thales colleagues in exclusive Springpod Sessions, take part in hands-on activities, and test your knowledge with a series of interactive quizzes. You’ll even get application advice, complete mock assessments, and build a skillset you can use to land your first job.

A Thales Introduction

Get to know Thales inside and out, from its rich history to the values and innovation that drive the team. Explore the company’s impact across the UK and discover what makes it a great place to work.

Aerospace and Space

Get ready to enter a world of space and satellites! In this module, you’ll learn how Thales is helping to make flight safer, easier and more efficient than ever before. Explore key roles in this exciting sector, meet some of the team working in aerospace and space in your first Session, and get to grips with the skills you’ll need by completing an interactive activity.

Digital Identity and Cybersecurity

Did you know businesses and government bodies rely on Thales to bring trust to the billions of digital interactions they have with people? In this module, you’ll uncover the exciting projects, products and innovations that are revolutionising this area of Thales. Meet some of the Thales people who work in digital identity and security, and recap your learnings with a fun activity and quiz.

Defence and Security

You know the people we rely on to keep the world spinning? The Armed Forces and government bodies? Well, they rely on Thales. The defence and security arm of Thales supports national defence with smart technology and strategic innovation. In this module, you’ll discover how, and where you could fit in, learning from the experts themselves along the way.

Entering the World of Work

Ready to talk next steps? In this module, you’ll figure out your Thales, learn how to stand out in applications, and hear directly from Thales colleagues about their careers. You’ll also try a mock assessment centre activity to prepare for what’s ahead!

Essential Skills

What makes someone a great team player? How do you stay positive under pressure? This module will help you answer these questions, plus many more, as we dive into the importance of essential skills.

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A simple sign-up process

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Sign-up

Quick and free registration

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Start learning

Access expert-led modules

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Get certified

Gain a completion certificate

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Why complete this Virtual Work Experience?

Stand out to employers

Gain real-world experience with Thales, boosting your CV and university applications.

Build key skills

Develop industry-specific and transferable skills through hands-on tasks designed by Thales.

Connect with Thales

Access insights and advice with industry experts, helping shape your future career path.

FAQs

Here we can answer any questions about the experiences you may have. If your question isn’t on the list - please contact support here.

When will I hear back if I have been successful with my application?

Once you have applied for your programme, you will receive a confirmation email. You will be notified about the outcome of your application via email at least 3 days before the programme start date. Good luck!

Can I apply to multiple programmes?

Yes, you can sign up to multiple programmes with Springpod.

Who can take part in the programme?

Most of our programmes require students to be in school/college. Some programmes require students to be based in specific regions of the UK, this is stipulated by the organisations themselves, and is not defined by Springpod.

However, the ages mentioned on our programmes are more of a guideline than a strict limit. As such, we more than welcome older students to apply as well!

Will I receive a certificate on completion of the programme?

You will receive a certificate on completion of your programme. It will be made available to download whenever your programme is marked as complete.

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