Over 1,000 school students to benefit from Deloitte’s work insight programme

Deloitte is encouraging students in Years 9 to 12 to apply for Career Shapers – a work insight programme showcasing exciting careers in professional services.

Following huge demand for Career Shapers in 2024, the firm is doubling its capacity for 2025, offering over 1,000 places across the UK. Students will be able to take part in real life business scenarios and group exercises, as well as developing valuable skills, such as teamwork, networking, and analytical skills.

Career Shapers event empowers women

Applications are now open for the first of the in-person, Career Shapers ‘Inspiring Women’ event for Year 12 students. The programme is open to all genders, and students taking part in these sessions will hear from some of the inspirational women who work at Deloitte, hear firsthand about their career journeys and find out how the firm operates. 

There are 50 places available in person at Deloitte’s London office on 18-20 February 2025 and 50 places on offer in Deloitte’s Birmingham office on 23 - 25 April 2025*. Applications are now open for both slots and Year 12 students can apply on the Deloitte website.

New opportunities for Year 9 students

Career Shapers will now welcome applications from students in Year 9 for the first time. This virtual Career Shapers programme for Years 9, 10 and 11 will take place on 7 and 8  August 2025, and students are being encouraged to register their interest on the Deloitte website ahead of applications opening on 13 January 2025.

There will be 1,000 places available for students to find out how the firm operates, and benefit from employability sessions that will help set them up for their future career.

Year 10 pupil, Annabelle Gibson, aged 15, attended the virtual Career Shapers event in 2024. She said: “I found the presentations from people who worked at Deloitte very inspirational. They gave examples of what they were doing when they were students and what they’ve since gone on to do as a career, so it was relatable.

“The speakers gave real-life examples of work – it was insight that I don’t think I would have managed to get if I didn’t do Career Shapers. Also, with it being virtual, there was breakout rooms to speak to other students and I’ve made friends from that. I’m now interested in doing the Year 12 programme when I get to that stage.”

Lauren McCafferty, director of early careers at Deloitte, said: “We’re excited to be doubling the capacity of our successful Career Shapers programme. We know that young people are starting to research and make decisions about career options at an earlier age, which is why we’re now welcoming applications from Year 9 students, so they can be as well informed as possible when making important decisions about their futures. 

“Now is a great opportunity to register your interest in these programmes. They are extremely popular, and we want students and their parents to be aware of these wonderful opportunities - so head over to our early careers website to find out more.”

Year 12 – virtual events

As well as the female-focused in-person event for year 12 students taking place in London and Birmingham, there will be a virtual event for all year 12 students that will take place on 28-29 July 2025. Students can register their interest on the Deloitte website ahead of applications opening on 13 January 2025.

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Notes to editors:  

The Career Shapers work insight programme has been running for ten years. Students can register their interest and apply to any of Deloitte’s Career Shapers events via the firm’s early careers programmes website. 

*There will be second session in August in London, with applications opening on 13 January 2025.

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