By clicking “Accept”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyse site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. View our Privacy Policy for more information.
Browse all programmes
Arts & Culture
Careers & Employability
Curriculum Support
Employer Outreach
Outdoors & Adventure
Parents & Community
Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths
Inclusion
Sports
University Access
Volunteering & Social Action
Youth Provision

New World New Skills Work Experience

Locations
Available across the UK
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Wales
England - North East
England - North West
England - Yorkshire & Humber
England - West Midlands
England - East Midlands
England - South West
England - South East
England - East
England - Greater London
Available internationally
Czech Republic
Honduras
India
Nicaragua
Guatemala
Uganda
South Africa
Rwanda
Portugal
Netherlands
Hungary
China
Australia
Canada
Egypt
Nepal
New Zealand
Nigeria
Tanzania
USA
Argentina
Myanmar
Philippines
Lebanon
Ages
0 - 4
4 - 7
7 - 11
11 -16
16 - 18
18 - 21
21 -25
25 - 30
30 - 35
35+
Delivery
Online
In person
Online & in person
Access
Online
In person
Through a school or college
Through an organisation
Independently / Self-serve
ListeningSpeakingProblem SolvingCreativityStaying PositiveAiming HighLeadershipTeamwork
Impact Level 2Impact Level 1Impact Level 3Impact Level 4

PwC's UK-wide ‘New World New Skills’ Social Mobility Work Experience takes place in August.

PwC works with partner organisations to invite Year 12 or equivalent students to apply to join their paid week long experience.

Students must meet their social mobility criteria of attending a state school and attending a school that is above the regional average in terms of the number of students eligible for free school meals or; are or have been eligible for free school meals or; would be the first member of their immediate family to attend university.

Skill sessions take place in PwC's offices and virtually, including:

  • Local business area sessions (including auditing, consulting and risk)
  • Problem Solving
  • Speaking and Listening
  • Anxiety and Resilience

Students are set a group project which leads up to a showcase of what they have learned and proposal presentation to the rest of their local students and PwC ‘Dragons’.

The programme focuses on four of the essential skills with specific steps of the Framework as success criteria, spanning the Getting Started and Intermediate stages:

  • Listening to others
  • Speaking clearly and effectively
  • Completing tasks and exploring problems
  • Contributing to a group.

Students benchmark themselves against the Framework at the start and end of the programme. In 2021, all skill scores improved, with the highest progress made in Listening and Speaking.

Visit website