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Mechanical engineering careers guide

Work placements, work experience and internships

Find out how to arrange work experience in mechanical engineering by securing a placement or internship.

Work placements, work experience and internships can give you the edge over other candidates when it comes to applying for your first engineering job. Find one to suit you.

  • EDT
  • IAESTE - International Association for the Exchange of Students of Technical Experience - arranges paid course related vacation abroad on an exchange basis
  • In2Science - They offer 2 week work experience placements for students from low-income backgrounds
  • Inspire
  • National Careers Service
  • Nuffield Foundation - offers STEM placements to A-Level students
  • Prospects
  • RateMyPlacement.co.uk
  • Speakers for Schools - virtual work experience
  • Step
  • Social Mobility Foundation (they don’t have an online platform, they work with students directly matching them with work experience)
  • Student Ladder
  • Talent Retention Solution (TRS)
  • Target
  • The STEM Exchange – the platform acts as a matching service for students aged 14 and over to STEM experiences offered by employers (work experience, work shadowing, webinars etc
  • WiTEC - European Association for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology - arranges grants and work placements for female engineering students across Europe
  • Workfinder - online platform that links young people directly with employers