Inspiring your students with virtual work experience & career pathways
Unlock their future with Springpod
Help your students explore careers, connect with employers and universities, and link their learning to life beyond the classroom all in one free online platform.
30,000+
Monthly active young people
45%
Diverse young people
1m+
Over 1m enrollments
240+
Active experiences
£98m
Social value created
59%
Boost in workplace readiness
+67%
Boost in job confidence
+73%
Increase in role awareness
45,000+
Monthly active young people
45%
Diverse young people
1m+
Over 1m enrollments
240+
Active experiences
£98m
Social value created
59%
Boost in workplace readiness
+67%
Boost in job confidence
+73%
Increase in role awareness
45,000+
Monthly active young people
45%
Diverse young people
1m+
Over 1m enrollments
240+
Active experiences
£98m
Social value created
59%
Boost in workplace readiness
+67%
Boost in job confidence
+73%
Increase in role awareness
What is Springpod?
Springpod is a free careers platform offering interactive virtual work experience, career insights, and university course tasters for anyone 13+ years. Students can explore industries, complete real-world projects, and earn certificates all aligned to Gatsby Benchmarks and career education best practice. We have optional content with a focus on employability available as a subscription - view here
Key benefits
Aligned with key frameworks
Supports Gatsby Benchmarks, CDI Framework, and equalex, supporting the delivery of modern work experience effectively.
Strong national partnerships
Working with UCAS and the Careers & Enterprise Company to bring students innovative experiences of work and university.
Real employer engagement
Connects students directly with industry professionals and workplace projects.
Curriculum-connected learning
Links subject knowledge to real-world careers and pathways.
Accessible for all
Available anytime, anywhere; tackles stereotypes and breaks down barriers to opportunity.
Engaging & motivating content
Inspires students through interactive, relatable, and diverse experiences.
Classroom-ready programmes
Includes tailored experiences for ages 11–13 to build early career awareness.
Trackable impact
Monitor student participation and completion with ease.
Meet the team & get support
We’re here to make your careers education easier. Meet our dedicated support team and get help whenever you need it. The easiest and fastest way to get support is by joining our teacher/adviser community.
Jo Bishop
School and College Outreach Lead
Former careers adviser at City & Islington College with over 20 years experience in education.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions we hear most from teachers and careers advisers.
Does Springpod count towards the new September 2026 work experience requirement?
Yes, for the parts the guidance says virtual and blended delivery can support: the Years 7–9 work experience activity, and as the “alongside” element widening access for Years 10–11 placements. It isn’t a substitute for the in-person placement itself.
Can I create accounts for my students and enrol them in a programme?
No — students create their own accounts and apply for the programmes they wish to complete. We’ve made this quick and easy for students to do themselves. You can invite students via your Educator Portal, which speeds up the onboarding process. You can always see their progress through the Educator Portal.
Can I use Springpod experiences to suit my own timetable?
Yes. We always have a wide range of experiences available throughout the year and on demand, so you can fit it around a careers week, drop-down day, or independent study.
Do your experiences meet Gatsby Benchmarks?
Yes. You’ll always find experiences that let you evidence progress towards the Gatsby Benchmarks, with experiential learning built into every programme or subject spotlight. Gatsby Benchmark guides are available for Schools here and for Colleges and ITPs here.
Are your experiences mapped to the CDI Career Development Framework?
Yes. Every experience is underpinned by the six career development skills in the CDI framework, so the content is always engaging, relevant and up to date, with clear learning outcomes. A mapping document is available here.
Are your programmes suitable for students who need additional support?
Yes. The flexibility of our experiences means students can take their time to work through the content, and staff can enrol alongside them for support. For some students, a virtual experience offers a lower-anxiety alternative to attending an in-person experience and meeting new people. We can also recommend programmes — contact Jo to find out more.
How do you keep students safe online?
Our staff are DBS-checked and responsible for in-programme communication with your students. There’s an anonymised help desk, monitored by the Springpod team, and any live webinars are one-way for video and audio and moderated by a member of staff. Our safeguarding policy is available here, and other documents are available in our legal centre.
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