Opportunities beyond school
Find work experience, volunteering, courses and competitions
Trusted opportunities beyond school for teenagers aged 13 to 17—matched to where you want to go and what you care about now.
Skills you can use anywhere
Build employability skills beyond school
Work experience, volunteering, courses and competitions can help teenagers develop communication, teamwork, problem solving, self-management, digital skills and creative thinking. Extrasurge helps you find opportunities where you can practise those skills and connect them to your future field.
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Opportunities across the UK
Work experience, volunteering, courses and competitions for teenagers
Extrasurge brings together current opportunities beyond school for young people aged 13 to 17. Compare age eligibility, dates, costs, locations and direct provider details before you apply.
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Experience journal
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Application tracker
Track deadlines, next steps and notes—even for opportunities you found elsewhere.
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Administration
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