Providing an engaging platform for students to explore different industries and careers remotely
The work of Defra is supported by many different agencies and non-departmental public bodies, including Environment Agency, Natural England and Animal and Plant Health Agency.
Their online work experience programmes aim to give young people a flavour of the work that all of these organisations undertake and help young people explore careers linked to nature recovery, environmental stewardship and public service.
Programme Overview
• Target Audience: Open to anyone aged 13 and older (specifically designed for 13–18 year olds, but with no upper age limit).
• Format: Fully online, browser-based, and flexible so you can complete it at your own pace.
• Time Commitment: Over 10 hours of content split across interactive modules, videos, quizzes, and practical tasks.
• Certification: Earn a formal certificate of completion that is recognized by UCAS and can be added to your CV or personal statement
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