Frequently Asked Questions

What is Everlast Education?

• Everlast Education is a leading provider of immersive education insight programmes for GCSE, A-Level, IB and university students who are looking to kickstart and fulfil their dream career aspirations. We provide a platform for aspiring students to gain first-hand work experience and develop the necessary soft and technical skills required for these industries.

• Everlast Education currently provides immersive work experiences live online via Zoom.

What is the mission of Everlast Education?

• Our mission is to create a strong foundation for dedicated students wishing to explore a career pathway of their choice by offering an accelerated crash course into some of the most competitive, rewarding and sought after professions. Everlast Education aims to do this by providing exclusive market insights, shared experiences from seasoned professionals and interactive seminars to mirror real-life experiences working in your chosen field.

• The team at Everlast Education are committed to providing personalised guidance for every student to secure their dream job through receiving expert advice, tips, insight and connections via our immersive programmes.

Who is your team?

• The Everlast Education team consists of a group of dedicated professionals who are passionate about education and helping position the next generation of students as future leaders of sought after professions.

• Our Programme Delivery Team is responsible for delivering our outstanding programmes, each delivered by a group of industry leading professionals equipped with vast experience, industry know-how and specialist skills in their respective fields.

• Our Operations Team facilitates all things behind the scenes to ensure our programmes run seamlessly and to maximise student experience. Our Operations Team will be our students’ key point of contact during the programme, from registration through to the programme start date.

Why should I attend / what are the benefits of the programme?

Many of our past students have gone onto secure roles with the leading companies in their respective industries. The points below are some of the benefits they gained from our programmes which helped them achieve this:

• Strengthen your personal statement for university applications and enhance your CV and career prospects

• Receive mentorship and guidance related to university and career choices

• Learn about the most prominent and promising industries

• Work on industry case studies to develop the necessary technical and soft skills

• Benefit from programmes designed and taught by leading industry professionals

• Grow and expand your professional network

Who designs your programmes?

• Our programmes have been carefully designed by leading and experienced professionals from the respective programme industry. These professionals span the different individual sub-segments within each industry, ensuring that students receive a truly immersive work experience and comprehensive understanding of that industry.

Who teaches the programmes?

• Our programmes are delivered by our team of dedicated industry professionals who are actively practising in their respective positions. Utilising industry professionals means we are best suited to teach students the ins and outs of their chosen programme and also enables students to learn topics at the forefront of the industry.

• Our programme leaders also designed the programme meaning that they are highly proficient with the programme content.

Who are the programmes designed for and are they suitable for me?

• Our programmes are designed for ambitious GCSE, A-Level, IB and university students who wish to gain real insights and develop their knowledge of an industry of interest to help guide their future career path and enhance their university / career prospects.

• International students are eligible to attend.

• In the past, we have had students attend our programmes who are not currently pursuing GCSE, A-Level, IB or university. If this applies to you, please get in contact with us via email at info@everlast.education to discuss and we will seek to accommodate your request.

Do I require any pre-existing knowledge, skills, or experience (e.g. maths, english, industry knowledge)?

• No level of pre-existing knowledge, skills or experience is required from attendees for any of our programmes. All content will be introduced assuming no prior knowledge amongst students and case studies will be led on a step-by-step basis.

Where are your programmes held?

• Everlast Education’s programmes are currently delivered online via Zoom using a seminar style teaching method by our group of leading industry professionals.

When do you offer the programmes?

• Please refer to the Dates and Locations tab under the individual programme pages to see the date of our next programme.

• We continually announce future programme dates so get in touch via email or check our programme pages at a later date if you cannot attend the date currently listed.

How long do the programmes last for?

• The exact duration of the day differs between programmes. Please refer to the Timetable tab under the individual programme pages to see the exact timings of the programme.

• Typically, programmes begin promptly at 9am (UK time) for student check-in, followed by a warm welcome, introduction and programme overview from our programme leaders and industry professionals. The programme content will typically finish by 4:30pm (UK time).

How detailed / advanced will the programmes be?

• Our programmes are designed as entry level, immersive work experiences. With this in mind, our programmes are suitable for students from all experience levels and backgrounds. Teaching on the programme will consist of a range of theoretic and interactive sessions and will be taught assuming no prior knowledge. We aim to provide students a challenging and enjoyable experience which will test your ability and stretch your thinking.

Will you be launching other programmes?

• Yes. Everlast Education is working with a network of professionals to design and launch programmes for additional industries. We expect these to launch throughout the course of 2023. Please complete our questionnaire here to suggest which industries you would like to see next.

Do you offer programmes in different languages?

• All our programmes are taught in English only.

Are there entry requirements to attend?

• There is no entry requirement, application or preparation required to attend any of Everlast Education’s programmes.

When is the deadline to register for the programme?

• Programmes are frequently highly booked three weeks in advance. Programme places are limited and are awarded on a first come, first serve basis. Registration closes two days before the date of the programme. It is recommended to confirm your place by registering with the link on our programme pages as early as possible to secure your slot and avoid disappointment.

How do I register my place for your programmes?

• Register your place on our programmes at the Register Now tab. Please note, there is no application process to participate in our programmes.

• Following registration, students will receive an email confirming their place on the programme. If you have not received a confirmation email, please get in touch via email at info@everlast.education and state your name and order number.

How far in advance do you announce your programmes?

• We announce the date of upcoming programmes approximately 2 months in advance.

What if I can no longer attend?

• Please contact us as soon as possible to inform us if you can no longer attend. We will seek to reschedule your place onto a future programme date.

Do you offer refunds?

• We advise Customers to refer to our Terms & Conditions for full details.

• Customers are entitled to cancel their order via email (info@everlast.education) within 14 days without giving any reason. However, if the date for the supply of services is less than 14 days away from the day the contract was entered into (i.e. the date which the customer receives the order confirmation email), the cancellation period will expire 2 days before the date for the supply of services.

• If the customer cancels their contract within the cancellation period, Everlast Education will reimburse to the customer all payments received from the customer related the cancelled order.

• After the cancellation period has ended, if the customer can no longer receive the services on the date the supply of services was initially agreed, the customer will be eligible to receive a non-exchangeable and non-refundable credit equal to the value of the total order that can be used on future orders.

Can I attend if I am not a GCSE, A-Level, IB or university student?

• We have had students who are not currently pursuing GCSE, A-Level, IB or university attend our programmes in the past. If this applies to you and you are interested in attending our programmes, please get in contact with us via email at info@everlast.education to discuss and we will seek to accommodate your request.

What is the cost of attending your programmes?

• Please refer to the individual programme pages for full guidance.

What if I am running late?

• If you are running late, please get in touch via email as soon as possible and we will seek to integrate you into the programme with the wider class upon arrival.

• Please note that students may be kept in a waiting room when first joining the online Zoom event. Everlast Education will aim to admit students into the event as soon as possible to minimise any disruption should students be running late.

Can I attend later in the day?

• Our programmes typically begin at 9am (UK time) for student check in. It is recommended for students to arrive promptly and on time to benefit from the full experience of our programmes. If you are aware that you will be running late, please get in touch by emailing us in advance and we will endeavour for a member of staff to accommodate your arrival when joining the Zoom session and integrate you into the programme with the wider class.

Can I leave early?

• We understand students may have other commitments which they may need to attend. Students are welcome to leave early, please alert us prior to the programme start date and we will accommodate accordingly.

What is the schedule for the day?

• Please refer to the individual programme pages for a full breakdown of the day’s schedule, timings and topics covered.

What should I bring on the day?

• Students will be provided with an Everlast Education workbook covering each of the sessions on the programme; this workbook will be sent in advance via email. Please have this workbook printed out ready to be used or accessible online to be edited. Students should have access to pens, pencils, a calculator, a notepad, and a digital device (such as a laptop or smartphone) that can access the internet as essential items, along with other stationary they wish to use.

• During the programme, students should have access to a computer, laptop, tablet or other device with a stable internet connection and access to the Zoom application.

How can I keep in touch?

• Keep in touch with Everlast Education on our social media channels for the announcement and exclusive offers of new programmes, existing programme updates, and latest company news. Our social media channels will also be the best way to keep in touch with your newly connected student cohort. We recommend to keep in touch with your student peers and become accustomed to building your personal and professional network of contacts for the future.

• Subscribe to our mailing list here.

How can I contact you?

• Please email us at: info@everlast.education

Do you offer group booking discounts?

• For a limited time, Everlast Education is offering a multi-booking discount for groups of 2 or more students who wish to attend our programmes. Such students will be eligible for a 10% discount per student. Group bookings must be registered simultaneously and can be chosen by selecting quantities of 2 or more at the registration link on the respective programme pages.

• Please note only one discount may be used at any one time and under no instances can discounts can be used in conjunction with any other discounts which Everlast Education may be offering at the same time. In instances where students may be eleigible for more than one discount scheme offered, the lowest discount will be offered.

Are the programmes affiliated with schools and their curriculum?

• Our programmes are external, out of curriculum and unaffiliated with schools. Whilst we do work closely and partner with many schools across the UK, students do not require approval from their school to attend our programmes and are eligible to sign up at their own discretion.

What is your school partnership programme?

• Through registering with our school partnership programme, Everlast Education will support your school in developing students alongside their core education by providing external career insight experiences into some of the most prominent and promising industries, enabling them to connect their learning in the classroom with their future career.

• Combining these elements introduces students to the working world early on, positioning and preparing them competitively for their future.

What are the benefits of becoming a partnered school?

Partner school receive the following benefits:

• A 10% discount for all your school’s students who register to one of our programmes

• Networking events with our leading professionals actively working across a range of industries, as well as careers advisors from peer schools to facilitate the sharing of best practices related to student careers

• Seminars and workshops for teachers and career / university advisors to support your school’s ongoing career / university guidance programmes

• Exclusive access to industry skills workshops including: introductory information sessions on the most prominent and promising industries enabling teachers to become well versed to provide advice to students; and industry specific technical skills sessions and guidance for teachers who wish to advise students looking to pursue highly competitive industries

• Free resources including: access to our network of industry professionals, online student career development resources and a subscription to our termly newsletter

Are there any costs with your school partnership programme?

• Becoming an Everlast Education partner school is free of charge.

How can our school join the school partnership programme?

• Please contact us via email: info@everlast.education