Intake 1 — 1 week
28 June-2 July 2027
Five weekday program days.
In-person Program
Careers and Life Skills Work Experience
by Study Mind
Hands-on workshops build confidence, public speaking, personal branding, financial literacy and university application skills with expert guidance.
Last verified: 9 Oct 2026Reviewed by:BSBen Stacy
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Careers and Life Skills Work at a glance: cost, dates and eligibility
Current status
Upcoming
Eligibility
Years 10-13; parent consent
Age range / Year group
Ages 15-18
Location / Region
London, United Kingdom
Cost
£1,799; £2,999
Duration
1 or 2 weeks
Format
In-person
General
Class size: 10-12 students
Accommodation: Optional UCL residence
Certificate / Outcome: Certificate of Completion
Daily schedule: 9:00am-4:00pm
Tutors / faculty: Industry experts and coaches
Careers and Life Skills Work summary
A practical career-readiness experience focused on confidence, communication, personal branding, financial literacy and leadership.
Students learn through interactive workshops, expert discussions and real-life career scenarios rather than shadowing one employer in a traditional placement.
It suits students who want structured, transferable preparation for university applications, interviews and future career decisions.
What is Careers and Life Skills Work Experience?
Careers and Life Skills Work Experience is a practical enrichment program from Study Mind. It uses workshops, professional guidance and career scenarios to develop confidence, public speaking, leadership, personal branding and financial literacy.
Students also work on university-facing skills such as CV writing, personal statements and interview preparation. The experience combines structured small-group learning with insights from career coaches and industry professionals.
Why Succeed highlights Careers and Life Skills Work
The curriculum combines career readiness with practical personal skills that transfer across many degree and job pathways.
Interactive workshops give students a structured alternative to an informal work-shadowing placement.
The small-group format creates room for participation, questions and speaking practice.
Students receive preparation materials before attending and continued university-application support afterward.
A published bursary route may reduce the program fee for eligible students.
Who is Careers and Life Skills Work for?
Best for
Students who want guided practice in communication, leadership, financial literacy and presenting themselves effectively in applications.
Not ideal if
You want extended workplace shadowing in one specialist profession or a formally assessed academic course.
Is Careers and Life Skills Work worth it?
It can be worthwhile for a student who will actively participate in speaking, reflection and application-focused exercises. The broad curriculum is particularly useful when a student wants transferable preparation rather than deep specialization in one career.
The limitation is value: this is a substantial paid enrichment experience, and a certificate alone will not strengthen an application without thoughtful reflection on what was learned. Families should compare the teaching, residential option and bursary route against lower-cost school, volunteering or work-shadowing opportunities.
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Cost and what is included
£1,799; £2,999; includes Hands-on workshops and career simulations, Program materials, equipment and resources, Industry visits and on-site experiences, Lunch during program days, Reference letter, Graduation ceremony and framed certificate.
Accommodation
Optional UCL residence
Supervision or safety information
Yes. The optional residential package uses single rooms at UCL’s Ramsay Hall, with shared bathroom facilities, separate floors by gender, meals and residential supervision.
Provider details
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Dates and logistics
1 or 2 weeks; London, United Kingdom.
What to check before committing
Confirm current dates, payment terms, travel arrangements, cancellation rules and what is included with the provider.
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Compare with similar programsHow much preparation does Careers and Life Skills Work need?
Effort level
Moderate, with full weekday participation.
Best started
Begin planning six to eight weeks before your preferred intake, especially for accommodation, travel or bursary documents.
Main challenge
Participating confidently in speaking and self-presentation exercises.
Typical preparation
Identify two skills you most want to improve before choosing an intake.
Prepare examples of achievements, interests and experiences for CV and personal-brand exercises.
Review the preparation materials sent before the program.
Bring a notepad and pen or a suitable device, plus a water bottle.
Useful if
You want concrete examples for applications and interviews.
What do students do on Careers and Life Skills Work?
Students move through preparation, practical workshops and applied career scenarios, ending with evidence they can reflect on in future applications.
Step-by-step process
- 1
Choose the preferred program length and summer intake.
- 2
Use the pre-program preparation resources provided by Study Mind.
- 3
Join interactive workshops on confidence, branding, finance, leadership and communication.
- 4
Practice public speaking and university-application skills in a small group.
- 5
Meet professionals, mentors and coaches and ask career questions.
- 6
Complete the experience and receive the applicable certificate.
Careers and Life Skills Work dates and deadlines
Upcoming
Intake 1 — 2 weeks
28 June-9 July 2027
Two-week option from the same start date.
Intake 2 — 1 week
5-9 July 2027
Five weekday program days.
Intake 2 — 2 weeks
5-16 July 2027
Two-week option from the same start date.
Intake 3 — 2 weeks
12-23 July 2027
Two-week option from the same start date.
Intake 3 — 1 week
12-16 July 2027
Five weekday program days.
Intake 4 — 2 weeks
19-30 July 2027
Two-week option from the same start date.
Intake 4 — 1 week
19-23 July 2027
Five weekday program days.
Intake 5 — 1 week
26-30 July 2027
Five weekday program days.
Intake 5 — 2 weeks
26 July-6 August 2027
Two-week option from the same start date.
Intake 6 — 1 week
2-6 August 2027
Five weekday program days.
Intake 6 — 2 weeks
2-13 August 2027
Two-week option from the same start date.
| Milestone | Date | Timezone | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Intake 1 — 1 week | 28 June-2 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Intake 1 — 2 weeks | 28 June-9 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Intake 2 — 1 week | 5-9 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Intake 2 — 2 weeks | 5-16 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Intake 3 — 2 weeks | 12-23 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Intake 3 — 1 week | 12-16 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Intake 4 — 2 weeks | 19-30 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Intake 4 — 1 week | 19-23 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Intake 5 — 1 week | 26-30 July 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Intake 5 — 2 weeks | 26 July-6 August 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Intake 6 — 1 week | 2-6 August 2027 | Local | Upcoming | |
Intake 6 — 2 weeks | 2-13 August 2027 | Local | Upcoming |
Eligibility and requirements
Students in Years 10-13
Ages 15-18
Genuine interest in the chosen subject or career
Parent or carer consent required
Able to attend an advertised week
English at CEFR B1 or IELTS 4.0-5.0 equivalent
No prior experience required
How much does Careers and Life Skills Work cost?
Program fee
From £1,799 — One-week non-residential option.
Funding or discounts
- Two-week fee: £2,999 — Non-residential two-week option.
- Residential packages: £2,999; £5,499 — One-week and two-week totals.
- Bursaries: Full, 75% or 50% — Needs-based; accommodation excluded.
What's included
Hands-on workshops and career simulations, Program materials, equipment and resources, Industry visits and on-site experiences, Lunch during program days, Reference letter, Graduation ceremony and framed certificate
How to apply to Careers and Life Skills Work
- 1
Open the official Study Mind booking form.
- 2
Choose the one-week or two-week Summer Career Camp option.
- 3
Select the Careers and Life Skills program and preferred dates.
- 4
Add residential accommodation or optional services if required.
- 5
Enter the student and parent or guardian details.
- 6
Confirm the booking with full payment or the £500 deposit.
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What does Careers and Life Skills Work cover?
The program covers the following focus areas.
Confidence and leadership
Practice strategies for self-assurance, initiative and career leadership.
Personal branding
Learn how to present strengths through a CV and personal brand.
Financial literacy
Build practical understanding of money management and independent living.
Public speaking
Develop clearer, more confident communication through guided practice.
University applications
Work on personal statements, values, interviews and application positioning.
Curriculum may be adjusted based on participant interests and current developments.
What is a typical day on Careers and Life Skills Work?
A typical day during the program.
Program day
Workshops, discussions, practical activities and lunch run through the day.
Workshop blocks
Sessions cover confidence, finance, leadership, applications and public speaking.
Residential activities
Dinner and social activities apply to residential students.
Who teaches on Careers and Life Skills Work?
Sessions are led by experienced professionals, career coaches and industry experts who provide practical guidance and career advice. Guest professionals contribute insights from business, leadership and personal development.
Group sizes are capped at 12 students on the opportunity page.
Where do students stay on Careers and Life Skills Work?
Residential plan
- UCL Ramsay Hall: Students stay in a central London university residence.
- Single rooms: Single-occupancy rooms are arranged on separate floors by gender.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and water are included.
- Pastoral support: Residential guardians and safeguarding support cover the full stay.
- Activities: Evening activities are included; longer stays add weekend sightseeing.
Non-residential plan
- Day-student lunch: Lunch is provided during program days.
Rooms have shared bathroom facilities; an extra Friday night may be arranged subject to availability.
What happens after Careers and Life Skills Work?
After completing this program, participants often pursue:
Add the completion certificate to a CV or university application.
Use workshop examples when drafting personal statements and preparing interviews.
Apply stronger personal-brand and communication skills in future opportunities.
Use career coaching and professional insights to clarify possible pathways.
Access continued application, CV and interview support after the program.
The certificate supports reflection but does not guarantee admission or employment outcomes.
Where does Careers and Life Skills Work take place?
The program is based in central London. Residential students stay at UCL’s Ramsay Hall, which provides access to social spaces and study areas near central London attractions.
Careers and Life Skills Work FAQs
It covers confidence, leadership, public speaking, personal branding, financial literacy, CV development and university-application skills through interactive workshops and practical activities.
No. It is a structured enrichment program using workshops, professional guidance, industry insight and realistic career scenarios rather than placement with one employer.
The opportunity page states classes of 10-12 students, with no more than 12 students in each group.
Experienced professionals, career coaches and industry experts lead sessions and provide guidance. Guest speakers may contribute perspectives from business, leadership and personal development.
A formal Certificate of Completion requires attendance at at least 90% of scheduled program hours. Study Mind may issue a participation certificate when attendance falls below that threshold.
Yes. The optional residential package uses single rooms at UCL’s Ramsay Hall, with shared bathroom facilities, separate floors by gender, meals and residential supervision.
Study Mind recommends a notepad and pen or a writing device, plus a water bottle. Snacks should be nut-free, while lunch is provided.
Workshops address personal branding, CVs, personal statements, interviews and public speaking. Students should use the experience reflectively rather than relying on participation alone.
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Sources and verification
Source types reviewed
- Safeguarding Policy - Study Mind
- Residential Policy - Study Mind
- Summer Career Camps - Terms and Conditions - Study Mind
- Study Mind Work Experience | Career Programmes 2026
- Camps form - Study Mind
- Private Candidate A-Levels: How to Book and Succeed - Study Mind
- A-Level Chemistry Book - Study Mind
- A-Level Biology Book - Study Mind
- Top Universities to Apply for with Your GCSE Grades - Study Mind
- Careers and Life Skills Work Experience - Study Mind
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