Virtual

Our City, Made Better by You: Transport for London Virtual Work Experience

Job sector

Supply Chain, Transport & Logistics

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Students aged 13+ are welcome to apply

Certificate of completion

Over 7 hours worth of content

Overview

We’ll introduce you to Transport for London (TfL) and the important role it plays in becoming a strong, green heartbeat for London, delivering the Mayor's Transport Strategy and a safe and sustainable transport system, jobs and homes for London. The aim? To create a city for all Londoners and make London's diverse communities greener, healthier and more attractive places to live, work, play and do business.

What’s Included

This virtual work experience programme is bursting with engaging content designed to introduce you to the various services and sustainable initiatives at TfL, plus pathways into an early career with the organisation. You’ll also complete a series of quizzes and real-world activities to help build your understanding and set you up for the Innovate TfL competition.

Introduction to Transport for London

Discover Transport for London, its role and impact on the city. You’ll learn what kind of organisation TfL is, where it operates, and how it has evolved over time. The module covers TfL’s wide range of services, its core values and commitment to diversity and inclusion, and its sustainability initiatives, including efforts to improve air quality and deliver the Mayor’s Transport Strategy. By the end, you’ll have a clear understanding of TfL’s operations, values and career pathways.

Technology and Data

You will explore the role of technology and data at TfL. Data is not just used as part of a data career but also forms a part of many of TfL’s business areas and roles. Additionally, you’ll learn about the essential skills needed for a successful career in this field. You’ll also learn that technology at TfL depends on the vast quantities of data it collects and the processes it uses to help deliver services and inform customers.

Engineering

Get a taste of engineering at TfL and how different engineering teams work together to keep the city moving. You’ll gain insight into key engineering careers at TfL and how they contribute to major projects in the city, such as the Elizabeth line. Additionally, you’ll learn about the essential technical and core skills needed for success in this field. You’ll understand how engineering supports TfL’s operations and its mission to become a strong, green heartbeat for London.

Business

Innovation

Discover Innovate TfL, an annual competition for young people that involves developing an innovative solution to a real TfL challenge. The aim is to inspire you to build your confidence and skills. You’ll hone your communication, project and time management, analytical, research, creative, numeracy and literacy skills. You could win an in-person work experience opportunity with TfL by entering your submission.

Employability Skills

Whether you think a career at TfL is or isn't for you, this Virtual Work Experience provides an excellent opportunity to develop skills to help you in your next career steps. You’ll dive into teamwork, problem-solving, and communication. After a whistle-stop tour through employability skills, you’ll complete a self-evaluation activity to reflect on your strengths and further skills to develop.

Available dates

On Demand

Programme dates

16th June 2025 - 27th November 2025

Hear from our student community

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Aqsa Saleemi, Year 12 Student

Thank you for all your time and effort. The program was by far the best experience I’ve had virtually compared to other virtual experiences I’ve done. I liked the layout and the interactive activities, and I learnt a lot I didn’t know. I would definitely recommend this program to others; it was a great experience I would love to do it all again.

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Sophia Nathwani, Year 11 Student, from Hampton

I enjoyed understanding the many professions and areas within journalism that I had not been able to clearly separate prior to this programme; I particularly enjoyed the photojournalism and broadcast journalism sections, as they allowed me to explore a less conventional writing style than what I would normally use. The interactive tasks were a great way for me to demonstrate and put into practice my new knowledge, and all of the videos were extremely concise and helpful.

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Stephanie Oseha, Year 12 Student

A huge thank you to everyone who made this programme possible. It was a fantastic experience, and I feel more confident in myself now when applying for a job position in the future and in my personal life. I valued this experience because I realised it was okay to make mistakes and how they make you stronger for future events. I loved how efficient the Barclays team was when students and the professionals who ran the live webinars asked questions. The skills I've learnt through this virtual work experience will be used for future endeavours. So once again, thank you so much.

Frequently asked questions

I have a question about my application or programme eligibility

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 us. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any potential clashes.

Who can take part in the programme? (Age limits, some programmes have location constraints but most don’t etc.)

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!

I have a question about my assignment

How long does it take for assignments to be reviewed?

Assignments can take up to a week or longer to review and be marked complete. Rest assured, it will be reviewed soon and your certificate will be generated once your programme has been marked as complete.

What do I do if I upload the wrong file?

If you make a mistake when uploading a file, please email hello@springpod.com. We will be able to make a note on our system. Don’t worry, the outcome of your programme will not be affected by this.

I have a question about the programme dates, deadline or workload

How long will I have to complete this programme?

There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

When does the programme start?

Our programmes have various start dates, you can find the exact date on the programme website page. These are available here: https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/search

You will be notified if your application has been successful, 3 days before the programme start date.

What happens if I can't finish the work experience in time?

All programme material will remain accessible after the end date of the programme. Students can continue to work through their programme after the official end date. Although, if possible, we would strongly encourage students to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions.

How much work is required for these programmes? (Will I be able/should I complete more than one programme at a time)?

There is around 10 hours worth of work in total, spread across a two week period. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any work whenever possible.

When do the programmes run? (programme structure etc.)

Once you have access, you can view and complete the material as and when you can, within the time frame of the course in question (for example, within a two week period). In total, there is around 10 hours worth of work. The live talks will take place during weekday working hours. However, all live talks will be available as recordings and the courses can be completed at your own convenience. . There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

I have a question about the live talks

What happens if I can't make a live talk/webinar?

All live talks will be available as recordings. You can access these at the same link used to access the live event. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live webinar, a recording will be available for you to access through your programme within 24 hours of the live event finishing.

What software is required for the live talks?

We use a piece of software called BigMarker. It is a cloud based video hosting software. It requires no installations or downloads on your end, and will provide everything you need to join the live webinars through one simple link.

Will I be able to ask questions/do I have to have my microphone on?

You will have a chance to ask questions at the end of each webinar. These questions are typed out and then read to the presenter by the host of the live talk. There is no need to speak, and all student microphones will be muted for the duration of the live webinar.

I have a question about the certificate

I have a question about in-person work experience

Do you offer in-person work experience?
We don't directly manage in person work experience but many of our virtual programmes can lead to in person opportunities, look for the programmes marked as 'Virtual to Reality'. You will need to complete the virtual programme and declare your interest via the embedded form.
When will I hear if there is an in-person opportunity?
Our employer partner will contact you directly about any opportunities, timescales can vary Springpod won't be able to provide any updates on progress.

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