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.
| Event name | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| World Boating Day and Women in Maritime: Amazing Women at Sea Join us in this special World Boating Day and Women in Maritime virtual session, designed to inspire young learners with stories of amazing women who work at sea, from ship captains and engineers to ocean explorers and environmental heroes. Set sail on a journey of inspiration and show your pupils that anyone can make waves! | Thu 21 May 2026 | 9:30-10:30 |
| 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 10 June 2026 | 9:30-10:30 |
| Shaping the Future: Tech Jobs at Amazon From cool robots that move packages to voice helpers powered by AI, find out about exciting jobs at Amazon that help make this technology work! | Thu 11 June 2026 | 9:30-10:30 |
| Inspiring the future of local media An event to spark children’s interest in local media and inspire a more diverse generation to see it as a place where they can thrive. This event is designed for Year 5 and 6 pupils, however we welcome pupils from any year group! | Wed 17 June 2026 | 9:30-10:30 |
| 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 23 June 2026 | 9:30-10:30 |
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.
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).