Empower your students with the Mindset, Skills + Experience they need to thrive!

What we do at Mindless Academy is truly special. Our virtual work experiences are exciting and immersive opportunities designed to unlock potential. Through Mindset, Skills + Experience, we invite students to embark on a lifelong journey of personal transformation and professional growth.

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Mindset | skills | experience

Our Experiences

We have a growing portfolio of 10-hour virtual work experiences for you to choose from. These are stackable, scalable and easy to deploy. These can be extra-curricular or curriculum-embedded opportunities - or a combination of both!

Digital Essentials

Our Digital Essentials collection empowers students of all levels and all disciplines with core digital communication skills.

Digital Accelerators

Our Digital Accelerators equip students with discipline-relevant digital skills and exposure to leading brands and businesses.

SDG Accelerators

Our SDG Accelerators enhance students’ knowledge of social and environmental issues in line with the United Nation’s SDGs

Digital CommunicationAI Prompt EngineeringCritical ThinkingThe Rise of Retail MediaData & ANalysis in Digital MarketingCommerce MarketingSustainable Development Goal 1Sustainable Development Goal 2Sustainable Development Goal 3
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WHAT HAPPENS AT MINDLESS ACADEMY?

Mindset, Skills + Experience

All our virtual work experience programmes follow our Mindset, Skills + Experience framework - a proven way to boost students’ confidence and career success!

MINDSET | Students receive mindset workbooks to develop highly valued soft skills such as self-awareness, emotional intelligence and resilience.

SKILLS | Students receive tutorials equipping them with core digital communication skills relevant to all roles and industries.

EXPERIENCE | Students apply their knowledge and skills to real-life scenarios and create LinkedIn content to showcase their experience.

The Mindless Academy's experience workbook
Community + connection

Students gain lifetime access to our growing  
global community

We know that building a career is more than just acquiring skills and applying knowledge; it's about developing confidence and connections. That’s why all our experiences are brought to life with an exciting online events calendar, packed with mindset coaching, guest speakers and networking opportunities within our growing global community of students + grads!

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Why students love their experience with Mindless Academy

Accessible and Inclusive

Students of all levels, all disciplines and all abilities are welcome to join Mindless Academy and make their experience their own!

Confidence Increase

100% of our students leave our experiences feeling more confident than when they joined us – boosting their career readiness and confidence

Personalised

Our growing portfolio of experiences gives autonomy to academics and students to personalise their learning journey

Published Content

Each experience allows students to apply their learning and create a published portfolio of LinkedIn content, demonstrating thought leadership

Digital Badges

Upon completion, students receive digital badges and certificates to add a level of credibility to their new-found skills

FUN!

Students have fun on our experiences! They enjoy the learning journey and the progress that they make along the way

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Where Our Alumni Go Next

Tomas Hood

Economics Graduate | Nottingham Business School - Ecommerce Assistant, Fred Perry

WHY DID YOU APPLY FOR THE PROGRAMME?

“I applied to the virtual work experience programme to gain some experience within digital communications and build up a portfolio of published content!”

WHAT DID YOU ENJOY THE MOST

“I loved the opportunity to create written content about social + environmental issues, through the lens of Fred Perry, my dream brand. Each week, I explored a different issue and left with 4 published pieces of content!”

WHAT ARE YOU DOING NOW

“Shortly after I completed the virtual work experience with Mindless Academy, I reached out to the recruitment team at Fred Perry via LinkedIn and presented my portfolio - they loved it! Fast forward to today, I'm working as part of the eCommerce team at none other than... you guessed it... Fred Perry!”
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Where Our Alumni Go Next

Sima Almahrous

Business Management with Economics student | University of Salford | Social Media Marketing Intern, Pitch Lounge

WHY DID YOU APPLY FOR THE PROGRAMME?

"I applied for the virtual work experience programme with a keen desire to enhance my skills and develop a growth-oriented mindset. Throughout the experience, I endeavoured to identify and challenge my limiting beliefs while nurturing resilience."

WHAT DID YOU ENJOY THE MOST

"I cherished the opportunity to dive into topics inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Crafting written pieces allowed me to express my interests, while learning new digital skills provided ongoing challenges and growth opportunities each week."

WHAT ARE YOU DOING NOW

"Currently, I am engaged in a three-month internship with two exceptional brands Pitch Lounge and My Guide Berlin where I am immersing myself in the realm of social media marketing. This experience not only allows me to deepen my understanding of this field but also provides an avenue for exploring new industries and opportunities for personal and professional growth."
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Where Our Alumni Go Next

Holly McCormack

Business Studies Graduate | Liverpool John Moores University, Sales Operations Manager, Princes Limited

WHY DID YOU APPLY FOR THE PROGRAMME?

“I felt very inspired after coming across Mindless Academy - this was my biggest motivation for applying!”

WHAT DID YOU ENJOY THE MOST

“I loved being able to research different social + environmental issues and one of the best things I experienced as a part of Mindless Academy was taking the time to step back and consider how our own habits effect everything around us”

WHAT ARE YOU DOING NOW

“I now work as a Sales Operations Manager at Princes Limited! Corporate Social Responsibility is a huge part of my role, and I definitely become more aware and conscious as a result of my time with Mindless Academy”.
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Where Our Alumni Go Next

Jamie Hyam

History Graduate | York St John University - Product Manager - The Sole Supplier

WHY DID YOU APPLY FOR THE PROGRAMME?

"I applied for the virtual work experience with Mindless Academy to try and gain some clarity on what I wanted to do after graduating."

WHAT DID YOU ENJOY THE MOST

"I loved the ability to better understand what my strengths are and really upskill in things like content creation, freelance writing and SEO. The mindset and skills that I developed at Mindless Academy were also crucial in looking at how I approach my personal and professional life."

WHAT ARE YOU DOING NOW

"I now work as a Product Manager at streetwear company, The Sole Supplier. I started off an SEO Executive and have worked my way up and around the company."
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Where Our Alumni Go Next

Lauren Price

English Graduate - University of Liverpool | Commerce Copywriter - Matalan

WHY DID YOU APPLY FOR THE PROGRAMME?

"I applied for the virtual work experience programme as I really wanted to build up a published portfolio of work and boost my skills in all things content creation."

WHAT DID YOU ENJOY THE MOST

"My virtual work experience with Mindless Academy encouraged me to be attentive to small details, develop a strong knowledge of SEO and write in a manner that's both persuasive and engaging. The skills that I gained impressed my interviewers, who were pleased to hear me talk about my published pieces of content so passionately!"

WHAT ARE YOU DOING NOW

"I've landed the role of Junior Copywriter for Matalan’s E-commerce team, which involves writing product descriptions on a wide range of items. My time at Mindless Academy really supported me in building up the skills required for this role!"
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Where Our Alumni Go Next

Connie Rowswell

Business Management + Marketing | Nottingham Business School – Visual Merchandising Intern, L’Oreal

WHY DID YOU APPLY FOR THE PROGRAMME?

"Mindless Academy really appealed to me as I want to have a career in Marketing. I knew this experience would really benefit me and I that I would gain so many useful skills that I can take with me in the real world of work and it would also help me grow professionally.”

WHAT DID YOU ENJOY THE MOST

"I thoroughly enjoyed the whole programme and feel it has developed lots of my skills, including content creation, publishing, editing, storytelling, search engine optimisation and copywriting. On top of this, I feel I have gained a new, confident and resilient mindset that will help me grow as a professional.”

WHAT ARE YOU DOING NOW

"I’m currently completing a placement year as a Visual Merchandising Intern at L’Oréal!"
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Where Our Alumni Go Next

Lokesh Parmar

Business Management + Marketing | Nottingham Business School | Retail Performance and Communications Assistant, BMW Group

WHY DID YOU APPLY FOR THE PROGRAMME?

“I applied for this virtual work experience programme as I wanted to develop practical skills in digital marketing, content creation, and search engine optimisation.”

WHAT DID YOU ENJOY THE MOST

“I really appreciated the focus on learning and the whole array of digital skills that I accumulated throughout this experience. I feel that the skills and knowledge I gained during the internship will be valuable in my future career, and I am grateful for the experience!"

WHAT ARE YOU DOING NOW

"I’m currently completing a placement year as a Retail Performance and Communciations Assistant at the BMW Group!"

What our Students say

Find out what our students love about their time with Mindless Academy!
Abimbola
Software Engineering | University of Bedfordshire
WHY DID YOU JOIN MINDLESS ACADEMY?
I applied for the virtual work experience with Mindless Academy because the content creation and digital skills aspect were a huge appeal. I just wanted to learn something new and the programme delivered – I've learned so much!
Zainab
Biomedical Sciences | Nottingham Trent University
WHY DID YOU JOIN MINDLESS ACADEMY?
I saw the amazing things that Mindless Academy’s virtual work experience had to offer and thought it would be a really fun and genuinely useful opportunity! Mindless Academy just seems like such a nice space and community, above and beyond gaining work experience.
Amina
Photography | Leeds Arts University
WHY DID YOU JOIN MINDLESS ACADEMY?
I really wanted to build up my confidence and develop my critical thinking. The content creation, linked to social and environmental issues seemed like great fun! I also loved the fact that the programme was online and therefore super flexible!
Armaan
Animation | University of Bedfordshire
WHY DID YOU JOIN MINDLESS ACADEMY?
I applied for this experience with the goal to enrich my skills and learn what’s important in the digital space and in workplaces in general. I also really liked the LinkedIn aspect of this programme which was a great add on!
Ashanti
History | York St John University
WHY DID YOU JOIN MINDLESS ACADEMY?
I applied for Mindless Academy’s virtual work experience as a part of one of my modules. I really liked the combination of Mindset, Skills + Experience and the overall online delivery, with the mix of on-demand and live content.
Carmen
Music | York St John University
WHY DID YOU JOIN MINDLESS ACADEMY?
I really wanted to go above and beyond my comfort zone and so the Mindless Academy virtual work experience really stood out to me. I wanted to see if I could apply my experience within Music to a different area and learn new skills along the way!
Freya
Psychology with Criminology | Nottingham Trent University
WHY DID YOU JOIN MINDLESS ACADEMY?
I applied for the Mindless Academy virtual work experience as a part of my Applied Professional Development module as a part of my degree. I really wanted to take this opportunity to re-educate myself on mindset, and also gain a lot of new digital communication skills! I also really liked the idea of writing about topics I feel really passionate about.
Johanna
Biomedical science | Nottingham Trent University
WHY DID YOU JOIN MINDLESS ACADEMY?
I wanted to join Mindless Academy's virtual work experience programme as it’s completely different to my area of study. I wanted to build up my LinkedIn knowledge and acquire a whole array of new skills that can adapted to any role I may want to explore in the future.
Joshua
Business Information Systems | University of Bedfordshire
WHY DID YOU JOIN MINDLESS ACADEMY?
I applied for the programme to build up my work-like experience hours for my university module. I wanted to try something new and apply my skills in a different way!
Olamide
Business Analytics and Consultancy | University of Hertfordshire
WHY DID YOU JOIN MINDLESS ACADEMY?
I wanted to apply for this programme to take the opportunity to develop my confidence and self-esteem and be who I identify as authentically and Mindless Academy offered this along with the chance to build up so many knew digital skills. The link to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals also really interested me!
Olivia
Business Management with Marketing | Leeds Beckett University
WHY DID YOU JOIN MINDLESS ACADEMY?
I wanted to take part in this programme to really build up my knowledge around Mindset, Skills + Experience. The mindset aspect of the programme really appealed to me and I wanted to take this opportunity to transorm both personally and professionally.
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