Forecasting Your Future

Met Office Careers

Experience overview

All around the world, every single day, people make decisions based on the weather. The Met Office provides weather and climate forecasts based on world-leading science and enhanced by the close working relationships they have with partner organisations around the globe. Using data and cutting-edge technology, the Met Office aims to benefit our planet, and everyone on it. Springpod has partnered with the Met Office to provide you with more insight into the behind the scenes at the organisation!

What’s included?

In this virtual work experience programme, you’ll explore the extensive opportunities a career at the Met Office can provide, their individual entry routes and various skill sets. You’ll take part in quizzes and thought-provoking activities, all while meeting the industry experts along the way!

Applications are open to all students aged 13-18 yrs

Certificate of completion

Approximately 10 hrs minimum to complete

Live webinars with industry professionals

Complete real industry activites

Introduction to the Met Office

In this introductory module, we’ll hear all about the Met Office, including its history, strategy and values. We’ll cover topics such as sustainability and equality, diversity and inclusion. Here, you’ll reflect on your own values, to see if you’d be a good fit at the Met Office.

Science, Engineering and Forecasting

Technology, Cyber Security and Data Science

Customer and Stakeholder Management, Communications and Industry Training

Careers, Opportunities and Pathways

Employability

Available dates

To ensure that you get the very best experience, the number of places on each programme is limited. Apply soon to avoid missing your place. Good luck!

July

2023

Programme dates: 3rd July - 21st July

Application deadline: 26th June

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What students say

“Taking a part in this programme was a dream come true for me. I appreciate everyone's time to create this course and run it as smoothly as possible. The information which I received and learned was incredibly useful. Again, I really appreciate everyone's time and I am looking forward to taking part in other courses powered by Springpod, because it was worth my time and it was my pleasure. Thank you!”

Adam

“Thank you so much for putting your effort and time into this programme. You are helping to shape the future of this generation... the generation which are going to carry the future of the workforce on their shoulders'. Being able to talk about your personal careers in this industry and different ways to follow in your footsteps has inspired me so much. I am a dedicated, disciplined student but I have always felt very unsure about how to actually get a job (aside from the qualifications and education necessary). I already believed in myself, but you've all helped to make sure that I KNOW I can do it. Thank you so much :))”

Lucienne

“I wanted to say that I really appreciate all the time and work that you have put into organising this programme as well as choosing the activities, taking the time for the webinars and informing us students of early careers as well as what you do as a company in many different sectors. This has been so helpful and I couldn't be more glad that I was able to participate. It has been truly fun! Thank you very much to all those who were part of making this programme.”

Ornella

“I would like to thank you sincerely for giving me the opportunity to participate in such an interactive and relevant work experience in my area of interest. Especially as a result of the pandemic, the ability to find and partake in any form of work experience has been few and far between, let alone one that has been as informative and useful as this, so it has been a great experience overall. I look forward to any future virtual or even in-person work experience offered by Springpod, as I will certainly be applying for it.”

Dillon

FAQs

Student questions

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

Places are limited to students aged 13-18 years. If you meet this criteria, once you have applied for the programme you will automatically receive a confirmation email. Your final enrolment will take place at least 3 days before the programme start date, when a further notification will be emailed to you.

When will the programme take place and does it have to be completed in one go?

You’ll be accessing the programme on demand. This allows you the freedom to complete the modules any time to suit you within the programme dates, either at home or at school. All module content will be available for you to work through at your own pace, and you don’t have to complete it in one go. This also allows schools to fit the programme modules into a work experience week, ‘Futures’ week, PSHE or tutor time at school if you want students to take part as a bulk student cohort.

What does the application process involve?

Applying for a place is simple. If you’re applying as an individual student, you’ll need to provide your full name and email address, set up a password, confirm you’re over the age of 13 and agree to our terms and conditions. If you’re a school or college wanting to apply for a bulk student cohort to take part get in touch with our schools and colleges lead Jo Bishop at jo.bishop@springpod.com.

If I’m successful in my application, how do I access the programme?

What do you expect from participating students and why should I take part?

We know that gaining credible work experience can be tough for young people and we want to help. Volunteering to take part in this programme shows self-initiative and drive, both of which are hugely attractive attributes to future employers, and to higher education providers. You don't have to be the most confident, or the most academically gifted to take part. We just need you to be willing to get actively involved in the content and we'd strongly encourage you to complete all the modules included so that you receive a certificate of competition. Doing this will not only mean you gain maximum benefit from the programme, but it'll also allow you to add onto your CV that you've taken part. A win win!

Feedback we've received from students who've already taken part is that the programme increased:

·       Understanding of the different pathways into the world of work
·       Confidence in speaking or networking with industry professionals
·       Understanding of what working life is like at a purpose-led employer

Is there a cost to take part?

Ready to find out if this is right for you?