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You can start the course straight away!
This programme is open to anyone aged 13+
Get a certificate upon completion
Over 10 hours worth of content
Experience overview
We’ll introduce you to the Environment Agency in England, and its critical role in creating better places for people and wildlife and supporting sustainable development. You’ll learn about the responsibilities of the Environment Agency with a focus on flood and coastal risk management. You will explore various early career pathways and the range of skills you will use and develop further by working at this organisation.
What's included
This Virtual Work Experience programme includes engaging content designed to introduce you to the Environment Agency's flood and coastal risk management responsibilities, and career pathways. You’ll also complete a series of quizzes and activities to help you develop your understanding.
A simple sign up process
1. Sign up
Quick and free registration
2. Start learning
Access expert-led modules
3. Get certified
Gain a completion certificate
The benefits of Virtual Work Experience
Stand out to employers
Gain real-world experience with Defra, boosting your CV and university applications
Build key skills
Develop industry-specific and transferable skills through engaging activities designed by Defra.
Connect with Defra
Gain insights and information into what it is like to work at Defra and help to shape your future career path.
Defra's Virtual Work Experience Programmes
The work of Defra is supported by many different agencies and non-departmental public bodies, including Environment Agency, Natural England and Animal and Plant Health Agency. Our work experience programmes aim to give young people a flavour of the work that all of these organisations undertake. Explore the experiences available below!
Environment Agency Opportunities - Your Environment, Your Career
This Virtual Work Experience programme includes engaging content designed to introduce you to the Environment Agency's flood and coastal risk management responsibilities, and career pathways.
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