JLR: Drive your future

Job sector: Supply Chain, Transport & Logistics

Overview

Accelerate towards your dream career with help from Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). Dive into the future of automotive innovation with this exciting work experience programme, new for 2025. From design and modelling to sustainability, supply chain and engineering, come with us to explore the endless opportunities that keep JLR’s iconic vehicles on the road.

This immersive virtual programme gives you a behind-the-scenes look at JLR’s dynamic departments and the skills that keep them improving and innovating. Get the inside scoop on the best ways to progress, and jumpstart your path with a true trailblazer. Ready to rev up your career? Let’s hit the gas and find your dream role.

What’s Included

Learn what it takes to be an innovator, creative, positive disruptor and an influencer, in this engaging virtual programme brought to you by JLR.

Hear from a range of inspiring JLR colleagues in brand new Springpod Sessions, and discover how to hone your skillset to drive your future. Plus, you’ll test your own skillset with this programme’s all-new activities and quizzes.

What's covered in this Virtual Work Experience

An Introduction to JLR

Let’s introduce the history, culture, and values of JLR. Discover insights into JLR’s careers, the key skills needed, and upcoming innovations at this leading automotive company.

The Innovators

Join us as we highlight the importance of innovation at JLR. Get to grips with the technology and engineering careers and, discover our tips for developing your innovation skills. Cap off this module with an activity and quiz to deepen your knowledge.

The Creatives

Let’s focus on creativity now, as you learn to understand how it lends itself to JLR’s design and modelling careers. Discover the importance of creative problem-solving, learn from industry experts, and test yourself with an activity and end-of-module quiz.

The Positive Disruptors

In this module, we’ll examine positive disruption, emphasising sustainability and electrification careers. Meet JLR’s very own positive disruptors, and learn how disturbing the status quo can lead to positive results.

The Influencers

What does it take to be a great influencer? In this module, you’ll discover how the skill of influence lends itself to all kinds of roles at JLR. Explore careers in project management, supply chain and procurement, and learn how you can be a better influencer.

Employability Skills

What are employability skills, and why do we need them? Discover the essential soft skills that keep the world turning at JLR, before evaluating your own skillset and reflecting on how to improve.

Award: Certificate of completion
Programme dates: 10 March 2025 - 21 January 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

I have a question about my application or programme eligibility

When will I hear back if I have been successful with my application?

Once you have applied for your programme, you will receive a confirmation email. You will be notified about the outcome of your application via email at least 3 days before the programme start date. Good luck!

Can I apply to multiple programmes?

Yes, you can sign up to multiple programmes with us. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any potential clashes.

Who can take part in the programme? (Age limits, some programmes have location constraints but most don’t etc.)

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!

I have a question about my assignment

How long does it take for assignments to be reviewed?

Assignments can take up to a week or longer to review and be marked complete. Rest assured, it will be reviewed soon and your certificate will be generated once your programme has been marked as complete.

What do I do if I upload the wrong file?

If you make a mistake when uploading a file, please email hello@springpod.com. We will be able to make a note on our system. Don’t worry, the outcome of your programme will not be affected by this.

I have a question about the programme dates, deadline or workload

How long will I have to complete this programme?

There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

When does the programme start?

Our programmes have various start dates, you can find the exact date on the programme website page. These are available here: https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/search

You will be notified if your application has been successful, 3 days before the programme start date.

What happens if I can't finish the work experience in time?

All programme material will remain accessible after the end date of the programme. Students can continue to work through their programme after the official end date. Although, if possible, we would strongly encourage students to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions.

How much work is required for these programmes? (Will I be able/should I complete more than one programme at a time)?

There is around 10 hours worth of work in total, spread across a two week period. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any work whenever possible.

When do the programmes run? (programme structure etc.)

Once you have access, you can view and complete the material as and when you can, within the time frame of the course in question (for example, within a two week period). In total, there is around 10 hours worth of work. The live talks will take place during weekday working hours. However, all live talks will be available as recordings and the courses can be completed at your own convenience. . There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

I have a question about the live talks

What happens if I can't make a live talk/webinar?

All live talks will be available as recordings. You can access these at the same link used to access the live event. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live webinar, a recording will be available for you to access through your programme within 24 hours of the live event finishing.

What software is required for the live talks?

We use a piece of software called BigMarker. It is a cloud based video hosting software. It requires no installations or downloads on your end, and will provide everything you need to join the live webinars through one simple link.

Will I be able to ask questions/do I have to have my microphone on?

You will have a chance to ask questions at the end of each webinar. These questions are typed out and then read to the presenter by the host of the live talk. There is no need to speak, and all student microphones will be muted for the duration of the live webinar.

I have a question about the certificate

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.