IgnitED is a dynamic 5-day careers programme held at the University of Chichester’s Bognor Regis Campus.

Designed for 14–17-year-olds, the experience lets participants dive into a chosen industry through hands-on workshops, inspiring industry visits, and personalised coaching.

Alongside peers who share their drive and curiosity, students build skills, grow confidence, and forge connections that could last well into their careers

IgnitED is designed for aspirational young learners aged 14 to 17 who are eager to explore potential career paths through engaging and immersive experiences. Our programme is ideal for young professionals who are:

1. Curious About Their Future: Whether you're already passionate about going into a specific career or still figuring out your interests, IgnitED provides hands-on experiences to help you discover and pursue your path.

2. Passionate About Their Profession: If you love learning in dynamic and interactive environments, our practical workshops, industry visits, and professional coaching sessions, are perfect for you.

3. Looking to Build Skills: IgnitED helps identify and develop essential skills - CV masterclass, interview practice, public speaking, and personal branding. Helping lay the foundation for future academic and professional success.

4. Interested in Networking: Our programme offers opportunity to connect with like-minded peers, other young learners with shared interests and at the same stage of their professional journey. You will also speak with industry professionals and university faculty.
   
   All of this helps you start your valuable professional support network.

5. Seeking Inspiration: If you want to be inspired by knowledgeable speakers and real-world experiences, IgnitED will spark your passion and drive for success.

The IgnitED team brings expertise in premium education, course design, and industry partnerships. Their knowledge is drawn from over 20 years experience with several of the world's leading fee-paying school groups.

Collaborating with local businesses and university faculty, we collectively focus on delivering accessible, yet exceptional, foundational experiences to aspirational young learners.

Explore each programme page to meet the industry mentors guiding the experience.

Students can choose one of the following career options: Medicine, Law, Engineering, The Arts, Business Finance Marketing, and "Find your Flame" - a course to help pupils discover their career interests.

The programme is held 18-22nd August 2025. Our base for the week will be the University of Chichester, Bognor Regis Campus in England - with visits and sessions insurrounding organisations, towns and settings.

Situated just 5 minutes from the sea, the University of Chichester’s Bognor Regis campus boasts the flagship £35m Tech Park, opened by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and which is home to the University’s Engineering, Design, and Creative Digital Technologies departments.

Beautiful Georgian architecture includes three grand mansion houses which mix with other modern teaching facilities.

The safety and well-being of our students are our top priority. We follow and in some cases exceed all government guidelines, having strict safety protocols in place and a safeguarding-by-design approach.

This includes in campus sessions, supervised activities, visits, free-time, and ensuring safer recruitment processes are embedded for our trained staff.

Registration can be done via the booking tab or on the programme pages.

Please register your interest to take advantage of the early bird rate, or contact us for any questions.

You'll enjoy an exciting mix of hands-on workshops, industry visits, career pathway guidance, and professional coaching (CV writing, interview skills, public speaking, personal branding).

Social breakout sessions will help you forge new friendships and connections with a network of like-minded peers.

Yes! You will have the opportunity to interact with industry professionals, participate in workshops led by experts, and attend guest speaker sessions.

Each student can choose one career option for the 5-day programme.

This allows you to fully immerse yourself in the chosen field and understand the unique pathways to early career success.

The IgnitED programme has been carefully designed as a comprehensive 5-day experience. Each day builds upon the previous sessions, with interconnected activities and lessons. Attending only part of the programme may lead to a fragmented understanding, as the sessions reference each other and provide a cohesive learning narrative. To get the most out of this enriching experience, the 5 days are included together, but please contact us for any illness or unforeseen circumstances.

Bring comfortable clothing, a notebook, pens, and any personal items you may need for the day.

Refreshment and lunch options are plentiful, the campus has an onsite Costa, and the town’s cafes are a short walk away.

We will provide all materials for the programme, workshops, and activities.

The IgnitED programme is designed to be interactive and collaborative. You'll work in teams, participate in group activities, and have ample opportunity to connect with fellow learners who share your interests.

Building friendships and connections during this week is a vital part of professional growth. These relationships will form the foundation of your professional network, a valuable resource for sharing ideas, support, and opportunities in the future.

Programme prices can be found on the booking page here