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Careers Using Geography

Discover how geography shapes the world with this Virtual Work Experience programme. Learn how geographers use cutting-edge mapping technologies and apply real-world skills like analysing data to help understand natural hazards, plan cities and improve resource security. Through five interactive modules, you’ll learn from professionals, complete practical activities and uncover exciting geographical career pathways.

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Age range

Students aged 13+ are welcome to take part in this programme

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Up to 8 hours worth of content

Programme overview

Curious about where geography could take you? This Virtual Work Experience programme explores how geographical skills are used in the real world, from understanding natural hazards to planning cities, managing resources and using powerful mapping technologies. Across five modules, you’ll learn how geographers solve problems, analyse data and make decisions that impact people, places and the environment. You’ll also hear from professionals, explore real examples, try out practical activities and test your knowledge as you go. By the end, you’ll have a clearer sense of how geography links to your interests and some of the career pathways you could follow in the future.

What's included?

This Virtual Work Experience programme is complete with quizzes and interactive activities to put your learning into practice. Plus, you’ll finish the programme with a certificate to boost your CV and show future employers.

Introduction to Careers Using Geography

Discover what geography really means and how it helps us make sense of people, places and the environment. You’ll explore what studying geography looks like at different stages, from A Level to university degrees and apprenticeships. By the end, you’ll see how geography opens doors to many opportunities and connects you to jobs that solve real-world challenges.

Hazards and Risk in the Real World

Step into the world of volcanoes, earthquakes, storms and floods and find out how geographers help predict and respond to them. You’ll see how experts use data, modelling and analysis to understand risk and protect communities. Through real examples, you’ll uncover the people and organisations working behind the scenes to keep us safe.

Shaping Cities and Communities

Explore how towns and cities grow, change and adapt and what it takes to design places where people can live well. You’ll dive into urban planning, regeneration, sustainability and the challenges of creating places that work for everyone. This module shows how geographers shape the future of the spaces we use every day.

Sustainable Resources

Find out how our essential resources are produced, protected and made sustainable for the future. You’ll explore the challenges facing global energy, clean water and food security and how geographers help solve them. From renewables to food production to pollution, this module reveals the green skills needed to change the world.

Mapping the World with GIS

Take a closer look at the technology that maps our world and keeps it moving. You’ll discover how GIS, drones, satellite data and digital mapping support everything from transport planning to emergency response. This module opens your eyes to the fast-growing geospatial careers shaping the decisions we make every day.

Employability Skills

No matter where you see yourself working in the future, strong employability skills will help you get there. This module is all about the key skills that employers value – like teamwork, communication, and problem-solving – and how you can start developing them now. You’ll learn how these skills work together in real jobs, reflect on your own strengths, and make a plan to build the areas you want to improve.

What is Virtual Work Experience?

Interactive online learning

Virtual Work Experience provides an engaging platform for you to explore different industries and careers remotely.

Practical skills development

You can complete real-world tasks and projects designed with top employers, helping you gain practical insights and workplace skills.

Flexible and accessible

Programmes can be completed at your own pace and often include pre-recorded talks with industry professionals.

A simple sign-up process

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Quick and free registration

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Start learning

Access expert-led modules

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Get certified

Gain a completion certificate

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FAQs

Here we can answer any questions about the experiences you may have. If your question isn’t on the list - please contact support here.

Can I apply to multiple programmes?

Yes, you can sign up to multiple programmes with us.

Who can take part in the programme?

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!

Will I receive a certificate on completion of the programme?

You will receive a certificate on completion of your programme. It will be made available to download whenever your programme is marked as complete.

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