About The Experience
Stand Out With Real-World Experience
A 4-week, AI-powered work-experience programme for 18–26 year-olds. Build practical skills, work on real challenges, and leave with a project you can show employers.
Who the Programme Is For
Check if this sounds like you.
Launchpad is for you if…
What You'll Get From the Programme
Everything is designed to give you real experience, skills and a story to tell in applications and interviews.
Real Work Experience
Work on a real business challenge and produce a tangible project you can show employers.
Modern Skills Training
AI tools, research and problem-solving, communication and collaboration, customer insight, business awareness.
Hands-On Project Work
Deliver parts of a project each week in a real team setup.
Support from Facilitators & Mentors
Guidance from experts, plus optional weekly drop-ins.
A Portfolio-Ready Project
A completed project with practical examples of your skills for your CV and LinkedIn.
A Boost in Confidence
Start strong, work well with others, and show evidence of your capability.
Programme Structure (4 Weeks)
Launchpad follows a clear, structured journey:
- 1
Week 1 — Foundations & Skills
Meet your cohort; learn modern work skills; explore AI tools; understand the business challenge; start discovery and team roles.
Outcome: Prepared and ready to begin the sprint.
- 2
Week 2 — Sprint: Part One
Research and insights; analyse customer needs or business drivers; brainstorm solutions; create early concepts or prototypes.
Outcome: A direction and an early version of your solution.
- 3
Week 3 — Sprint: Part Two
Build out your project; use AI to accelerate; test assumptions; refine; prepare a near-final deliverable.
Outcome: A project you can present confidently.
- 4
Week 4 — Showcase & Next Steps
Finalise your project; present in a friendly showcase; get feedback; learn how to talk about your work; understand next steps.
Outcome: A portfolio-ready project and clear next steps.
Real examples
Types of Projects You Might Work On
How You'll Learn
You learn through a mix of live sessions, teamwork and AI supported tasks.
Weekly Masterclass
A 1-hour live session with your facilitator.
Group Work Sessions
Collaborate with your team to solve problems and deliver work.
AI-Supported Tasks
Use AI tools to analyse, create, research, and iterate faster.
Weekly Reviews
Share updates, gain feedback, and refine your project.
Optional Drop-Ins
Ask questions and get support when you need it.
What You'll Leave With
Completed project
A tangible project you can show employers.
Experience working in a team
Real collaboration experience that employers value.
Skills employers value
Modern skills that make you stand out.
Confidence
Confidence in your ability to contribute.
Better understanding of career paths
Clarity on where your skills can take you.
Ready to Join a Cohort?
Build real experience, learn modern skills, and stand out.