Overview
The Met Office offers a free online work experience programme designed to give students insight into careers in science, technology and data.
The programme is flexible, interactive and can be completed at any time, making it ideal for students looking to build experience and explore future careers.
What is the programme?
This virtual work experience provides an introduction to different teams and roles at the Met Office, including forecasting, engineering, data science and communications.
Students take part in:
Interactive activities and projects
Videos and learning modules
Online chat with Met Office staff
The experience is designed to replicate aspects of working remotely and helps students develop key employability skills.
Who is it for?
Students aged 13–18
SEND students aged 18+
Open to all UK students
Places are:
✅ Free
✅ Guaranteed upon registration
✅ Available year-round
What will students gain?
Insight into careers in science, technology and meteorology
Experience of working in a remote environment
Understanding of skills and qualifications needed for different roles
Opportunity to interact with professionals in the sector
A certificate of completion to support CVs
Key details
Format: Online / virtual
Duration: Flexible (can be completed in a week or over time)
Availability: On demand, all year round
Alignment: Supports Gatsby Benchmarks (careers education)
Next steps
Students can access the programme directly via the Met Office website or contact the team for more information: