JLR: Drive your future

Job sector: Supply Chain, Transport & Logistics

Overview:

Rev up your career with Jaguar Land Rover! Explore a tangible future in the automotive industry with our Engineering Work Experience program, presented by JLR in collaboration with Springpod. From design to engineering and even social media marketing, delve into the vast opportunities within JLR. Discover the sectors that keep these iconic vehicles and the company running. This virtual program offers an in-depth look at JLR's various departments, helping you find the perfect role. Uncover available jobs, required qualifications, and kickstart your journey with one of the automotive industry leaders. Let's accelerate towards your dream career!!

What’s Included:

When it comes to Jaguar Land Rover, the scope of opportunity is huge. From design to engineering to social media marketing, where will you fit in? In this virtual work experience programme, you’ll get an in-depth look at the various departments that make up JLR. You’ll discover exactly what roles are available and which qualifications you’ll need to get them. Let’s get going!

What's covered in this Virtual Work Experience

Industry Introduction

Sure, you’ve heard of Jaguars and Land Rovers before, but have you ever thought about the industry behind these amazing vehicles? In this module, you’ll get a real sense of JLR as an organisation. Maybe you’d like to drive one of their cars, but have you ever thought about a role in their company? You’ll be introduced to the wide variety of career opportunities JLR has to offer, and just maybe find one that’s right for you!

Creative

Let’s face it, from speedy sports cars to durable family-sized rovers, JLR makes some pretty cool vehicles. But how do they come to look the way they do? Well, this is where design comes in. Learn all about the team’s approach and responsibilities when it comes to interior and exterior design! Then, try your hand at designing a vehicle.

Product Engineering and Testing

JLR creates cars with dynamic looks, but there’s more to it than that. You’re going to want to drive your car, so these vehicles have to move with speed and precision! This is where engineers come in. Learn about some specific engineering roles at JLR and the impact they have on the final design. Get involved first-hand with a series of activities tackling various aspects of these roles.

Industrial Operations

You’re getting an idea of some of a JLR vehicle’s creation. But what else is there? Well, there’s a myriad of other aspects, all with exciting career opportunities! From manufacturing to finance, this area contains many vital functions you might be surprised by. Complete with multiple activities to test out your related skills, this module could reveal an unexpected pathway for you!

Commercial

Are you big on social media? If so, this area could be for you. You’ll take a look at branding, customer experience, and marketing. Then, you’ll take a deep dive into JLR’s social media team! You’ll even get to try it for yourself, creating a social media campaign of your own. Sound like your kind of thing? Then get started!

Pathways

All of this sounding good, but still wondering how you can take the next step to turn this experience into an actual job opportunity? This module has you covered. You'll discover exactly what qualifications you’ll need for a career in this industry and what possibilities are out there in terms of college and university. Ready? Let’s go!

Award: Certificate of completion
Hours of content: Over 7 hours
Programme dates: 22 January 2024 - 21 January 2026

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