IgnitED

Career Experience Programmes for ages 14-17

Gain real-world experience and ignite your career ambitions through immersive in-person behind-the-scenes visits, hands-on workshops, pathway guidance, and contact with industry guest speakers.

Enjoy a taste of university life and build friendships with a new network of peers who share your aspirations.

2026 DETAILS WILL BE PUBLISHED SOON!

The 2025 IgnitED programmes were held at the University of Chichester, 18-22nd August 2025

University of Chichester logo with crest and text
Rolls Royce visit
A young man with a backpack looking at a small private jet in a hangar, with another person inside the plane loading or unloading luggage.

Medicine

〰️

Business, Finance, & Marketing

〰️

Law

〰️

The Arts

〰️

Engineering

〰️

Find Your Flame

〰️

Medicine 〰️ Business, Finance, & Marketing 〰️ Law 〰️ The Arts 〰️ Engineering 〰️ Find Your Flame 〰️

✨ Enquire today for 2026 Dates ✨

Hospital visit
Law mock trial
“We are delighted to welcome IgnitED participants to Goodwood. Providing young people with first-hand exposure to industry professionals & real-world operations is invaluable in shaping future careers.”
— Sam Medcraft, Goodwood Motor Circuit General Manager

Participants from over 20 Schools & Colleges

  • Bishop Luffa logo

    Bishop Luffa School

    Chichester

  • Bohunt logo

    Bohunt School

    Liphook

  • Churchers College

    Churchers College

    Petersfield

  • Worthing High Logo

    Worthing High School

    Worthing

  • Hills Road

    Hills Road Sixth Form College

    Cambridge

  • Davison C of E

    Davison CE High School for Girls

    Worthing

  • Chichester High School

    Chichester High School

    Chichester

  • Regis School

    The Regis School

    Bognor Regis

  • Duchess Community High School

    The Duchess's Community High School

    Alnwick

  • Seaford College

    Seaford College

    Lavington

  • MRC Logo

    Midhurst Rother College

    Midhurst

  • New Hall Logo

    New Hall School

    Chelmsford

  • Chichester College Logo

    Chichester College

    Chichester

  • Angmering logo

    The Angmering School

    Angmering

  • Ditcham Park School Logo

    Ditcham Park School

    Petersfield

  • Bedales logo

    Bedales School

    Petersfield

  • Cowplain logo

    The Cowplain School

    Waterlooville

  • PHS logo

    Portsmouth High School

    Portsmouth

Featuring over 20 organisations

Watch IgnitED in action

A woman receiving a certificate from a man at an IgniteED event, with a banner in the background displaying IgniteED branding and images of technical equipment.

Did you know?

For students applying to university for 2026 entry, the UCAS personal statement format is changing.

IgnitED supports learners to address the new 3 questions format, ensuring that applicants can comprehensively signpost to evidence of preparatory experiences.

UCAS Q3: “What else have you done to prepare outside of education, and why are these experiences useful?”

About Our Programme Pillars

STAY IN THE LOOP!

Click here to see our latest updates @ignited_educationuk

Instagram app logo with a colorful gradient background.
Day 4️⃣ of our Ignited Summer Careers Experience and the sparks are flying! ⚡ From accountants, criminal lawyers, branding specialists, to surgeons, musicians and more, our participants have packed in first-hand insights, skills building, and plenty
💫 Wow what an incredible day of Industry visits! Gaining exclusive behind the scenes insights… From aircrafts to operating theatres, magistrate courts to art galleries & studios, to workshops with business founders and wealth advisors
Explore The Arts! 📍 The Arts Career Experience Week 🗓️ This August, unlock your creative future. Join our week long Arts Programme at the University of Chichester - an immersive experience designed for young creatives ready to explore careers in
Step into the courtroom at IgnitEDs Law Careers week 📅 August 18 - 22 - 2025 📍 University of Chichester - Personal Mentoring - Courtroom Observation - Deep Dive into Family Law - Mock Trials - Coroners Workshop Future lawyer? Let’s star
Explore Entrepreneurship! Business, Finance & Marketing Experience Week📍 This August, dive into the real world with bold thinkers and business builders. 🚀 Learn. Do. Become. 🔸 Real entrepreneurs 🔸 No textbooks 🔸 Your future, your way Fi

Programmes

  • Step behind the scenes of the creative industries with IgnitED’s Arts programme—where students explore careers across curation, marketing, operations, and creative production through hands-on experiences, expert-led workshops, and industry visits that bring the artistic process to life.

    Programme information here

  • Explore professional roles and pathways that help businesses & brands launch, grow, and thrive. Gain insights into entrepreneurship, financial management, and strategic brand decision-making with practical challenges and expert mentorship.

    Programme information here

  • Understand the skills and expertise required to build, create, and innovate in this hands-on programme. Delve into the industry of technology and design. Solve real-world problems while exploring career paths in civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering.

    Programme information here

  • Uncover the intricacies of the legal profession. Step into the courtroom and beyond, as you experience mock trials to understanding the foundations of justice. This experience offers a glimpse into understanding legal careers in the real world.

    Programme information here

  • Explore the life of a healthcare professional — everyday duties and challenges in patient care, research, and medical technology. Experience practical workshops and inspiring talks from industry experts.

    Programme Information here

  • For those still exploring their aspirations. Discover real-world experiences, build industry connections, and understand the skills to set you apart. Whether you're exploring careers or exploring your passions, this is your chance to step into the spotlight.

    Programme information here

Enquire

As featured by

“At the heart of IgnitED is an innovative approach that goes beyond solitary work experience placements, to offer a dynamic group environment where young people can engage, collaborate and explore career pathways alongside like-minded peers who share their interests and aspirations.”
- Read the Article

Sussex World logo with a black and blue letter 'O' and black text on a white background.
Logo with the words "Ask Charlie" and "Homegrown Skills," featuring a decorative circle of branches with leaves and wheat.
Logo for Chichester Observer with the name in black and blue text, with blue lines above and below.

Contact Us

Complete the form below with your enquiry and we will be in touch shortly.

We can’t wait to hear from you!