Learning Connected designs and delivers structured, real-world projects that enable students and entry-level professionals to build practical skills while contributing to the work of values-led organisations. Our programmes focus on clear scopes, supported delivery and meaningful outcomes.

Learning Connected delivers structured, real-world programmes that connect students and early-career professionals with values-led organisations. Our work includes virtual micro-internships, the Social Impact Fellowship, and longer-term project-based collaborations designed to build skills, support delivery, and contribute to meaningful social outcomes.

We offer virtual, project-based internships with values-led organisations, designed around real work, clear deliverables and supported learning.

Organisations can work with Learning Connected through a range of structured engagement models, including short-term talent support, project delivery, and impact-focused collaboration. These partnerships are designed to support effective delivery, strengthen organisational capacity, and align work with social and environmental values.

We work with values-led organisations across the UK and internationally, including social enterprises, charities, purpose-driven businesses, universities, and mission-aligned teams. Our partners are committed to responsible practice, clear project design, and creating positive social impact.

Virtual micro-internships allow you to gain practical experience by working on clearly scoped projects with values-led organisations, helping you build skills, confidence and insight into early-career roles.

Physical internships require presence at a specific location and provide direct workplace interaction, whereas virtual internships are conducted remotely, offering flexibility and reducing carbon emissions by eliminating commute and travel needs. Both types aim to enhance professional skills through different delivery methods. 

Yes, we encourage you to list completed virtual micro-internships on your CV.  

Adding a completed virtual micro-internship to your LinkedIn profile is highly recommended.

At Learning Connected, we take data privacy seriously. We collect data only to enhance and personalise your experience. For complete details on how we manage and protect your data, please refer to our privacy notice and terms of use. 

Feedback is a crucial component of our virtual micro-internships. Each project includes structured feedback to help you understand your strengths and areas for improvement. 

Eligibility requirements vary depending on the host organisation and partner university. Most opportunities are open to students and entry-level professionals who meet the role requirements, including any relevant academic background, skills or language requirements specified for the project.

Where applicable, additional criteria may be set by the partner university or host organisation.

Students from partner universities are encouraged to submit their applications directly through the dedicated Learning Connected university portal. This ensures that your application is aligned with your university's specific partnership details and requirements. The application process typically includes submitting a 1-minute video, a CV and a cover letter. 

Virtual micro-internships allow host organisations to progress defined pieces of work, engage with early-career talent, and test collaboration in a structured, low-risk way.

Learning Connected provides structured support, including online onboarding, training, regular check-ins and access to professional development resources to support effective delivery and employability.

Learning Connected provides structured support, including onboarding and regular check-ins, to support effective project delivery.

For virtual internships, travel visas are not required as participants can complete their assignments remotely. 

Learning Connected focuses on clear, proportionate outcome tracking across skills development, delivery quality, and organisational contribution. Where appropriate, we support organisations to evidence learning, participation, and impact in ways that are practical, transparent, and aligned with their values and context.

While we cannot guarantee a job offer post-internship, completing a virtual micro-internship significantly improves your knowledge of the industry and essential skills, potentially enhancing your employability and job prospects.