Real Projects, Real Skills, Real Results.
Are you finding it hard to get the job you want because employers keep asking for experience?
Build evidence of your capabilities through our 3-month ‘Hands-on Experience’ Programmes.
Why Choose our Programmes?
The problem we solve – most people face this frustrating cycle:
You need that experience to get that job, but you need that job to get that experience.
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Our online programmes break this cycle by giving you the chance to practise your skills in real team projects, in a supported and facilitated environment.
How it Works
Most of the team projects take place within our own organisation and direct stakeholder network. This allows us to create a combined learning and practical experience environment, where we support you to achieve real-world results, but don’t mind if you make mistakes along the way.
Knowledge
You already have the theory
ELE Hub
Gain hands-on experience. Practise your skills in a team. Create job-ready evidence
Career Success
Apply for jobs with confidence
Role
Choose a ‘hands-on-experience’ role.
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Project
Join a team working on a real-world project for 3 months.
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Feedback
Practise your skills with facilitator support and regular feedback.
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Capabilities
Build employment-worthy evidence of your role capabilities.
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CPD
Get certified with CPD (Continuous Professional Development) points and certificate.
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Portfolio
Showcase your evidence and experience in a career portfolio.
What you'll gain
Our Hands-On Experience Programmes are expertly designed to enable:
Hands-on Experience
Hands-on experience in roles like Project Manager, Digital Marketing Manager, Social Media Manager and much more
Professional Networks
Professional networks of people who have seen you in action
Tangible Evidence
Tangible evidence of what you have done in a stand-out career portfolio
CPD
A Continuous Professional Development (CPD) certificate and digital badge as further evidence of what you can do
Job Interview Confidence
Confidence to talk about your abilities and accomplishments in job interviews
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Who is this for?
Recent Graduates looking to add practical experience to their CV.
Career Changers wanting to show skills in a new field.
Returners to Work needing to refresh their skills and confidence.
Professionals needing to fill certain skills and experience gaps.
What makes our programmes different?
You’re allowed to learn as you go – you can make mistakes and grow
You will form part of a team – you can develop complex real-world skills
You’ll get daily, weekly and monthly support throughout your experience
You’ll build a full portfolio of job-ready evidence, not just a line on your CV
You’ll practise both role-specific and people skills at the same time
Your achievements are independently checked through assessment and feedback
Testimonials and stories
Lauren Fleiser
"I had the opportunity to restart my career on relocating to the UK. I originally created ELE Hub as a 'proof project'- a way for me to demonstrate to potential employers what I could do. After a few short months, I had tangible evidence that I could lead initiatives, create and launch offerings and events, and build and manage teams in the UK context. These teams were made up of skills-based volunteers, who also used ELE Hub as a way to create career evidence for their CV's. We have now formalised ELE Hub so that you too can gain practical experience, practise your skills, build tangible proof of your abilities, and have accomplishment stories to tell in job interviews to boost your hiring prospects."
Andrew James
"Making a career change can be challenging for professionals who can often feel stuck or unsure how they can make the transition. I've often read career change advice that hasn't really addressed the question of how somebody can evidence the experience that hiring managers ask for. With ELE Hub I've been able to sharpen my skills in various areas such as stakeholder management and various contributions to the experiential learning platform. I would definitely recommend ELE Hub to anyone who's thinking about making a career change, as I don't think there's anything else out there that offers the kind of hands-on experience to develop confidence within a safe and supportive environment that values learning. It's a valuable way to showcase your skills to future employers and to get the confidence that you really need to make that step forward."
Ali Rubai
"Before ELE Hub, my career development lacked structure and the right environment to apply both existing and new skills. I needed an opportunity to develop professionally while gaining relevant experience but struggled to find a provider who understood this challenge. At ELE Hub, I collaborated with teams to develop digital marketing strategies and systems for experiential learning programmes and events. ELE Hub has provided rewarding educational and professional growth through hands-on learning. I helped organise an online event that involved website development, virtual exhibition setup, and social media content creation. This experience enhanced my communication skills, team collaboration abilities, and marketing expertise. The supportive environment and expert educators foster continuous development through meaningful projects, which is especially valuable for career changers. Approach ELE Hub with an open mindset and bring your entire skill set, even abilities you might not consider immediately relevant. The program provides a safe, structured environment where you can apply existing skills while developing new ones through both familiar and innovative tools."
Structured Hands-On Experience
A structured hands-on experience role in a real-world team project for 3 months
Facilitator Support
Dedicated facilitator support throughout the project to build the right types of career evidence that employers will value.
Access to Tools
Access to Microsoft 365, AI tools, collaboration, project, design, and CRM systems during the project to practise real-world skills.
CPD Certificate
Formal assessment processes that result in CPD points and CPD certificates that recognise your skills and experience.
Career Portfolio
Coaching to build a stand-out career portfolio with your project evidence, with access to a job-winning career portfolio building tool.
Programme Roles
Our current programmes are best suited to individuals with management and marketing careers, but we are adding new programmes all the time, so please check back if you do not see your role yet.
The following ‘hands-on experience’ roles are currently available:
Project Manager
Manage a real project and produce project plans, work breakdown structures, stakeholder engagements, risk frameworks and project reports.
Digital Marketing Manager
Manage real digital marketing campaigns and produce marketing strategies, marketing plans, customer journey maps and data-driven analytics and reports.
Business Development Manager
Manage real business development for a project and produce business development strategies, lead generation strategies, CRM reports, sales conversion analysis and customer proposals.
Fundraising Manager
Manage real fundraising campaigns and produce fundraising strategies, fundraising campaigns, fundraising proposals or pitches and fundraising reports.
Social Media Manager
Manage real social media campaigns and produce social media strategies, social media content portfolios, campaign plans, performance reports and engagement reports.
Business Analyst
Work on real business challenges by gathering and analyzing data, identifying insights, and producing business requirements, process maps, stakeholder reports, and recommendations to support decision-making.
Entry Requirements.
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You must be over 21 to participate.
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You must have theoretical knowledge related to the programme you are applying for, or alternatively have at least 4 months prior background in a similar role.
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You must have your own computer and access to Wi-Fi.
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You must have reasonable computer skills to perform your role.
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You must have the right to live and work in the UK for as long as you are on the programme.
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You must be fluent in English (written and spoken).
The roles are designed, but the projects are real!
Community Interest Company
ELE Hub is a Community Interest Company limited by guarantee, which means we do not have shareholders and all funds go towards our operations, with any profits and assets going back into our learning community.
Ready to Transform your Career?
Take the first step towards hands-on experience and career-ready confidence! Apply now to join our Hands-on Experience Programmes at ELE Hub and start gaining the practical skills that employers value. Spaces are limited—don’t miss your chance to create your future!
Check you meet the entry requirements before applying.
You will be notified within 7 days from the date of your application whether you have been accepted or not.
Click here to complete the application form.
On acceptance you will need to pay before being allowed access to the programme.
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FAQs
What are the entry requirements?
You must be over 21 to participate. You must have theoretical knowledge related to the programme you are applying for, or alternatively have at least 4 months prior background in a similar role. You must have your own computer and access to Wi-Fi. You must have reasonable computer skills to perform your role. You must have the right to live and work in the UK for as long as you are on the programme. You must be fluent in English (written and spoken).
Are the hands-on experience programmes in-person or online?
All programmes are run online and you can participate from the comfort of your own home.
Are the hands-on experience programmes the same as internships or work placements?
No. Internships are paid entry level roles. Work placements form part of some university degree programmes. Our programmes are learning-by-doing programmes.
How long is each programme?
Each programme is 3 months long. This is to ensure that you can accumulate enough quality practical experience for your career portfolio and CV.
When are your intakes?
Applications are due 30 days before start.
We are currently accepting applications for an intake that will run from the 8 Sep 2025 to the 28 Nov 2025.
Is there a limit to the number of learners per intake?
Yes, we have strict limits as to the number of learners we allow per intake, which could range from 20 to 50 learners. Don’t delay getting your application in.
Is there a cost to participate in a Hands-on Experience Programme?
Yes, it costs £650.00 per programme (but only £450.00 for our 2025 intake). As we are a Community Interest Company limited by guarantee, all funds go towards our operations and any profits or assets go back into our learning community.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, you can split your payment over 3 months. Should you fail to make any payments you will not be allowed access to the programme.
Do I need to participate full-time during the 3 months?
In essence, yes, you do need to make the programme your priority focus for 3 months. However, you can flex your time as you would in the real world as necessary, depending on the parameters of the project you are involved in.
Can I engage in more than one role at a time?
No, you can only officially engage in one role at a time, but there may be role and task overlap.
What if the role I need is not currently available?
Let us know. We may be able to make a plan for you.
What types of projects will I participate in?
You can be part of a team that develops and launches offerings, that improves upon existing offerings, that runs specific campaigns, or that oversees a specific departmental function. As the projects are real, we cannot predetermine which project you will be allocated to.
Is ELE Hub accredited?
ELE Hub is accredited for CPD and can issue CPD points and CPD certificates. ELE Hub is also in the process of working towards accreditation with the British Accreditation Council.
Holidays and leave?
Projects will not operate on weekends or UK bank holidays unless there are special circumstances. You can take sick days if necessary, but will need to inform your team.
What if I have other questions?
If you have any other questions, please feel free to email us at connect@ele-hub.org. Our average response time is 24 hours.
What are the terms and conditions of the programme?
You can read more about the programme's terms and conditions here.
