Partnership Pilot 2026
A smarter way to move the needle on student employability. Join our 20+ university partners in closing the gap between academic achievement and career readiness.
50 students. £5,000. 12 weeks. Prove the concept with unlimited community access for your entire cohort.
Unlimited Sign-ups
Access to employer talks, community channels + empowering content
50 Programme Seats
Unlock student potential through virtual work experience programmes
12-Week Cohort
Cohorts start on the first Monday of the month April–June 2026
Full Support
Comprehensive launch kit, cohort management dashboard + reports
Why Mindless Academy
Extend What You Already Do Well
Mindless Academy partners with universities to empower students with the mindset, skills, and real employer experience they need to thrive — without the operational overhead of sourcing individual placements or managing multiple partners. We sit alongside your careers teams, academic staff, and student support services to amplify your investment in student success.
The Pilot
50 Students, £5,000
Low cost. Low risk. Prove the concept.
What's Included
Everything You Need To Go Live
What Students Get
- One structured virtual work experience programme (choice of 10)
- Real employer challenges from leading global brands aligned to UNSDGs
- Mindset, AI + digital skills development, PLUS LinkedIn activation
- Tracked portfolio with evidenced hours, digital badges, and completion certificate
What Staff Get
- Launch kit with staff guidance, student-facing comms, and FAQ pack
- Cohort management dashboard with real-time engagement and progression data
- Full impact report issued within 2 weeks of cohort close
Where It Fits
Flexible By Design
Here are some of the ways universities are using Mindless Academy
Graduate Outcomes
Evidenced virtual work experience with employer-verified challenges, directly supporting GO metrics and employability evidence at programme level.
Work-Based Learning
A structured 40-hour alternative where WBL is mandatory but capacity is stretched — evidenced, credit-compatible, and fully managed.
International Students
Fully accessible regardless of visa status, available 24/7, and designed to build professional confidence that closes the gap between academic achievement and career success.
NSS + Student Satisfaction
A tangible, structured career development offer that raises satisfaction in one of NSS's most contested areas.
Access + Participation (APP)
Target students least likely to access traditional placements — first-generation, care-experienced, or facing financial barriers — mapping directly to APP commitments.
Careers Enrichment + CPD
Embed structured work experience alongside academic study as a co-curricular offer that strengthens your careers service provision and enriches the student experience.
Scale With Us
From Pilot To Partnership
The pilot is your proof of concept. Once it completes, we share a full impact report with everything needed to build the case for scale.
Launch
From £9,500 + VAT for 50 students
Customised delivery for a targeted cohort. Co-branded communications, staff dashboard with real-time data, named Partnerships Director, and module alignment support. Ideal for APP cohorts, graduate programmes, or embedding within a specific module.
Scale
Volume pricing — tailored to your cohort
Full-service partnership across a department, faculty, or institution. Dedicated Partnerships Director, unlimited dashboard access, live events, full module and assessment alignment, and comprehensive reporting. The more students you reach, the lower the per-student cost.
Express Your Interest
Complete the form below and we'll be in touch within 2 working days to discuss your pilot.
Amanda Thompson · Partnerships Director