Free, fun, and inspiring activities to motivate children and bring learning to life by connecting schools with workplace volunteers.

Virtual events for pupils

Perfect for primary school children, our constantly updated selection of Interactive Virtual Events offer an exciting way for pupils to discover jobs in the wider world – far beyond the ones they already know.

From milliners to marketers, stonemasons to scientists, CEOs to apprentices, our enthusiastic volunteers share their real-world experiences in a fun and engaging way.

Use the links below to register.

Event nameDateTimeSchool
Discover STEM jobs in Aviation
Who makes planes fly? Find out in this live STEM aviation webinar for children! Meet aviation experts, guess their jobs, and explore how science, technology, and problem-solving create amazing careers in the sky.
Tue 27th January 20269:30-10:30Primary
Journey of the Parcel: Careers at Amazon – From Shopping to Your Door
Amazon is one of the largest companies in the world, helping to deliver millions of packages worldwide every day. In this interactive virtual event, your pupils will discover how orders are packed, sorted, and delivered, and learn about how people, AI, and technology work together to make it all happen.
Tue 3rd March 20269:30-10:30Primary
From Idea to Screen: Careers in Entertainment at Amazon
Amazon doesn’t just deliver packages; it also creates movies, music, and games enjoyed by people all over the world. Join this event and meet people who use cool technology and AI to help create the shows, music, and games we all enjoy!
Wed 29th April 20269:30-10:30Primary
Unboxing the Future – Careers in Logistics 
An interactive online event where your pupils will explore the many jobs that help goods travel from one place to another. They’ll hear from speakers about their exciting roles, discover giant warehouses, and see the cool technology that makes sure every delivery arrives in the right place at the right time.
Thu 14th May 20269:30-10:30Primary
Dive into World Oceans Day!
Join us for a special virtual event celebrating World Oceans Day, designed for Year 5 and 6 pupils! Together, we’ll dive beneath the waves to discover the fascinating world of ocean careers.
Wed 10th June 20269:30-10:30KS2
Unboxing the Future – National Logistics Day
A celebration of National Logistics Day! During this event, your pupils will discover exciting jobs in logistics – from warehouse teams and delivery drivers to planners and problem-solvers.
Tue 23rd June9:30-10:30Primary

IMPORTANT: events are designed for pupils, but registration must be completed by a teacher or group leader for safeguarding reasons.

London Careers Festival

If you are a London-based school, Primary Futures is running virtual career sessions just for you as part of London Careers Festival 2026.
Click the button below to find out more!

What to expect?

Inspiring people
…who bring their jobs to life for your pupils by sharing engaging stories, fascinating facts, and the different paths they took to get there.

We have amazing female plumbers and pilots, brilliant boat builders and engineers. And they range from CEOs to apprentices. Our volunteers spark curiosity and open children’s eyes to the wide world of work in a way that’s age-appropriate, relatable, and fun.

This is a snapshot of one of our virtual events, featuring Rebecca.

An extract of one of our aviation virtual events.

Interactive sessions
…to spark curiosity (and to keep them on their toes).

Live Q&A
…so pupils can ask their burning questions and really get involved (with a few examples from us too, to keep the energy going).