Early engagement programs
Each year, bp opens our doors to a new generation of high achievers through our early engagement programs
Early engagement programs
Participants in our early engagement programs will get the opportunity to hear from the brightest minds in bp and learn from their experiences as leaders in a global company, participate in interactive sessions with current graduates and gain insight into internships and careers within our industry.
Explore our virtual early engagement programs below!
bp Sophomore Spectacular
Do you want to be a part of the future of global energy? Do you want to hone your skills in preparation for your future internship? Do you want a chance to win a scholarship? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, apply now to bp Sophomore Spectacular!
Sophomore Spectacular is a program for current sophomores at university who wish to hone their leadership and networking skills while learning about careers within the energy industry. During this full-day program, you’ll attend virtual workshops on a variety of topics. You’ll get the chance to hear from current graduates, as well as bp executives.
Through Sophomore Spectacular, you’ll experience the following:
- Development of leadership and communication skills
- Growing your network within bp
- Engagements with bp executives and leadership development opportunities
- Learning about the bp Summer Internship and Graduate Development Programs
- Opportunity to win a bp scholarship (contingent upon full program attendance)
Program eligibility
- Have a minimum 3.2 GPA
- Be eligible to work in the U.S. without work authorization now and in the future
- Have a graduation date between December of 2023 and May 2024
Program Dates
- Program will run January 7, 2022
Complete the online application and if successful, you’ll be notified no later than December 10. Applications for Sophomore Spectacular will close December 1, 2021.
Applications are now closed
bp trading & shipping sophomore experience
Do you have a strong interest in financial markets and trading? Are you interested in a career in energy? If your answer to any of these questions is yes, the sophomore experience program may be the perfect blend of your interests and an opportunity to learn about careers within trading & shipping at bp. This program is designed exclusively for university students expected to graduate between December 2023 - June 2024 and gives a deep dive into the world of commodity trading in the energy industry.
Through sophomore experience, you’ll experience the following:
- Exploration of bp’s energy marketing and origination, operations, analytics and trading culture
- Gained experience through trading simulations, case studies and presentations
- Growing your network within bp
- Engagements with bp executives and leadership development opportunities
- Learning about the bp summer internship and graduate development program
- After successful completion, sophomore experience participants will be eligible to submit early applications to the internship program. If qualified, you will be invited to the formal interview process.
Program eligibility
- Have a minimum cumulative 3.2 GPA
- Have a graduation date of December 2023 or June 2024
- Be eligible to work in the U.S. without work authorization now and in the future
Program Dates
- Program will start on Monday, June 6th through Thursday, June 16th, 2022. The sessions will run mid-day, Monday through Thursday for two weeks via Microsoft Teams. Each session will last 90 minutes to two hours.
bp STEP (shaping talent, energy and potential)
Are you looking to develop your networking and leadership skills outside of the classroom? Would you like the chance to win a scholarship? bp STEP is our 3-week leadership development program, intended for college freshman and sophomores and designed to give you the skills you need for a successful career. You’ll attend virtual workshops on a variety of topics, get the chance to hear from current graduates, as well as bp executives. bp STEP will show you how your technical and leadership skills can be applied to real business problems to find solutions which will help change the world!
Through bp STEP, you’ll experience the following:
- Gain leadership skills through a series of workshops and networking with industry leaders
- Deep dive into bp careers in either engineering, technology or business
- Opportunity to win a bp scholarship
Program eligibility
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA 3.2 or higher
- Have a graduation date between December 2022 and May 2024
- Must have the legal right to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future
Program dates
- Program will run mid-day, Tuesday and Thursdays beginning July 6th through July 22nd via Microsoft Teams. Sessions will generally last 60-90 minutes.
