Summer work experience at Google, AstraZeneca, Moonbug, UCL and more!
- careerswkc
- Apr 23
- 5 min read
Camden STEAM is delighted to offer over 400 work experience placements for students in year 12 who are studying at a Camden school or college.
All placements are in-person and located at an exciting business or organisation.
This guide is for teachers and students to summarise STEAM Work Experience opportunities.
STEAM Work Experience Opportunities Summary
Business/organisation | No of places | Type of work experience | Application link |
10 | Work experience with Arup's Climate and Sustainability team, where students will work on a sustainable initiatives project for UK schools, gain insights into environmental consulting, and develop skills through workshops, Q&A sessions, and a final presentation. | ||
Marketing | 12 | The program offers insights into the commercial side of a global pharmaceutical company, featuring hands-on learning, a business project, and a Cambridge Discovery Centre visit. | |
Computing/IT | 10 | AutogenAI’s student challenge invites participants to act as innovation consultants, analyzing competitors, exploring B2B sales strategies, and crafting creative business solutions to help the company stand out in a competitive AI market—all while developing essential skills in communication, collaboration, and career readiness. | |
Architecture | 5 | A hands-on architectural work experience, where participants design a kiosk, explore modelling and AI tools, visit a construction site, and gain foundational skills in design, ergonomics, and sustainability. | |
20 | Work experience at British Land will focus on property development, sustainability, and green skills, where students will work on a project brief, attend masterclasses, and showcase their solutions through a final presentation. | ||
Creative Arts | 20 | A work experience at the British Library, where participants design an interactive exhibition blending physical and digital elements, gain industry insights, and develop creative and technical skills. | |
Creative Arts | 30 | A work experience opportunity with Camden Council’s Culture Service, where students will create content for the Love Camden website, assist with shaping opportunities for young people, visit cultural organizations, and develop skills in content creation, collaboration, communication, and cultural engagement. | Apply here |
32 | A week-long work experience at the Camden Council Digital and Data, where students will collaborate on a digital challenge to design, build, and launch an app using Microsoft’s Power Platform, with workshops on GenAI, low-code development, and presentation skills. | ||
Camden Council Inclusive Economy Civic Organisation/ | 30 | Work experience with Camden Council’s Supporting Communities team, where students will learn about project management, public consultation, and planning in the built environment, with workshops on CV writing, interview prep, and apprenticeships. You will also be working on a real project that has impact in Camden Communities | |
6 | Local government law placement offering hands-on experience, legal skills development, networking with experts, and participation in real and mock legal proceedings. | Apply here | |
Camden Council Health and Wellbeing Team Healthcare | 15 | Camden Council is offering a public health placement where students will collaborate with experts to design a behaviour change campaign aimed at increasing HPV vaccine uptake among young people, gaining hands-on experience with data, content creation, and public health strategy while making a real impact in their community. | |
10 | A work experience at Digital Catapult exploring deep tech like AI and quantum computing, featuring expert-led workshops, a group project on real-world challenges, and skills development for future careers. | Apply here | |
PR/Marketing | 100 | Google’s sixth UK work experience programme offers a week of interactive workshops and a real-world AI-focused marketing challenge, aimed at helping diverse, motivated students—especially those with limited access to other opportunities—build career skills, boost confidence, and explore future paths | |
Real Estate/Marketing | 15 | A work experience with LabTech, exploring real estate, design, and marketing through hands-on projects focused on apartments, modern workplaces, or event planning for Camden Market. | |
6 | London’s top modelling agency is offering a one-week in-house experience for six fashion-focused students to develop marketing, model scouting, and editorial strategies for the 2025/26 season, ideal for creative, self-motivated team players with a passion for fashion, photography, and social media. | ||
Media | 10 | A hands-on work experience at Moonbug, exploring digital entertainment through content creation, social media strategy, and business challenges, with a group presentation and industry networking at the end. | |
Finance | 6 | A work experience with Phoenix Court, offering insights into venture capital, startup innovation, and investment, with hands-on projects, startup visits, and mentorship from industry leaders. | |
Architecture and Design | 10 | Piercy&Company is offering a work experience placement where students will collaborate with their design team to create a welcoming entrance for a Labs building, using drawing, photography, and modeling to contribute to architectural design, while gaining hands-on experience and exposure to the architecture profession. | |
Creative Art | 15 | A hands-on work experience in the creative industries, where participants design and pitch a unique festival concept while learning about live events, marketing, and branding at a top London music venue | |
Construction | 8 | A work experience with St George, part of the Berkeley Group, exploring real estate development, sustainability, and supplier engagement through a project on low-carbon products and site visits across London. | |
Engineering | 15 | This week-long program offers an immersive experience in Civil Engineering and Infrastructure, with site tours, hands-on workshops, and insights into Environmental Engineering, AI, and Health & Safety on an active HS2 site, giving participants a comprehensive view of the engineering world. | |
10 | UCL's Faculty of Life Sciences offers a week-long work experience program, giving students exposure to diverse research institutes, from biosciences to neuroscience, with workshops, seminars, and hands-on lab skills, providing a deeper understanding of cutting-edge biology research | ||
10 | A hands-on work experience at UCL Faculty of Medical Sciences, exploring biomaterials in medical science through lab visits, workshops, and a research project. | ||
Creative Arts | 4 | A hands-on work experience with UCL Special Collections, exploring rare books and archives, creating a collaborative writing or art piece, and developing research, teamwork, and presentation skills. | |
Construction | 15 | The work experience at Wates, offers hands-on insight into construction, sustainability, project planning, sales, marketing, health & safety, and digital innovations, with a team-based challenge in property development. |
How to apply - Students
Click the relevant link to the STEAM Work Experience that you would like to apply for. You will need to sign up to an account with Speakers for Schools. Application links will be provided shortly.
Speak to your teacher - your school will have a named teacher (usually the careers lead) that you must name on the application form.
You must be in year 12 attending a Camden secondary school or college.
What happens after you apply
You and your teacher will receive an email from Speakers for Schools confirming the placement you have been accepted on.
If you no longer wish to take part (because you have found an alternative placement) please let us know at least 3 weeks before the placement begins - this means that another young person can take your place.
What to prepare
Dress codes: Each business will have its own dress code. You will receive an email before your placement outlining what you should wear and other things to prepare before you start your placement.
Code of conduct: Your teacher will go over behaviour expectations for the week. Needless to say, excellent behaviour and a willingness to learn and take part are mandatory aspects of your work experience placement.
DEADLINE TO APPLY IS 9th May
