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Virtual Work Experience

Available to schools on a cost per student- Online learning for students looking to enhance their careers prospects

Provided by Reed Education

Summary

Price
£24 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Course format What's this?
Video
Duration
1 year · Self-paced
Access to content
2 years
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free

Overview

Our bespoke digital careers course has been designed for pupils and students in KS3/4 as a digital route to enhance employment outcomes for young people. Designed in mind for Career Leads and Advisors in schools to set the programme over one or more academic years, to be used inside career timetabling, form or tutor time and as schemes of work for home study. The programme will support schools and students in reaching Gatsby benchmarks, and will support schools with the new amends to the Education Act (Careers Guidance in Schools) and your duty to all pupils from year 7 to year 13. This programme will help support with Ofsted's inspection criteria which has been updated to highlight the importance of schools reaching the new criteria. Lastly, the course supports digital resources and helps deliver virtual careers experiences alongside your current offerings.

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Description

Gateway To Work has been designed by Reed with our 60 years of experience of what employers are looking for in school leavers and young people as they enter the workforce for the first time. Using our extensive experience and knowledge from the thousands of companies and organisations we recruit for every year, this digital course will equip students and pupils with the skills and knowledge to make the transition from education to work.

The programme is designed to be run alongside your Careers offering in school, used to compliment and enhance understanding of the world of work and give authentic and meaningful experiences across a series of modules including lecturers, video, schemes of work, quizzes and all designed for self-reflection, self-awareness, self-confidence and self-efficacy.

The course runs across five modules as explained below. Content highlights include:

  • Material and resources for Career Leads and Advisors in Schools.
  • 18 unique virtual work experiences, across Reed's extensive client base with organisations and sectors such as The Money and Pension Company, The London Fire Brigade, Busy Bees Nursery Chain, Reed.co.uk, Charity, and many more - students can complete all or pick options to experience.
  • Ground breaking and best-in-class labour market intelligence (LMI) from Reed, including a detailed Salary Guide for entry level jobs across 19 industries.
  • Access to three free online courses, including Leadership & Management, and Food Hygiene that students can complete.
  • A unique SMS mock interview including a professional report detailing feedback to the student as well as a video mock interview option for the student to practice the art of interviews.

The modules can be scheduled and timetabled over one or two academic years, for example Year 9 to Year 10, or Year 10 to Year 11.

The modules:

  1. Working on You - a chance for the student to explore strengths related to the workplace, focusing on confidence and clarity of career options.
  2. Virtual Work Experiences - 18 virtual work experiences for the student to explore and complete from some of the most well know organisations in the UK.
  3. Choose Your Pathway - a complete module of LMI and information for students to open up curiosity and options for careers.
  4. Upskill in Your Field - access to free external courses for the student to complete and add to their CV.
  5. Get Ready For Work - the chance to prepare the best CV, ace the application process, learn how to search for jobs and the experience of SMS/Video mock interviews with reports and feedback to the student.

All the way along, the student can earn Job Ready Credits which can be displayed on the students CV once they begin the search for employment.

Your students and school will receive full onboarding support, outstanding customer service with a designated customer success manager and full support of Reed.

This course is unique, designed with the sole aim of helping student outcomes into the world of work. If you are a Career Lead or Advisor in school or a school who wants more information, a free demonstration and quote, please contract Reed via the enquiry form.

Who is this course for?

The course was created to support students with their transition into the workplace. The content was aimed at students aged 14-19 years.

Requirements

No previous qualifications are required to enrol in this course.

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Provider

Reed Education

Reed Education is a market leader in providing services to the education sector. We have been operating in education since 1998 and work with thousands of schools across the UK, from Early Years, to Primary, across Secondary and post-16 provision. Our ethos is to ensure every jobseeker we place will make a difference in the classroom and we provide services to schools - from recruitment to managed services as well as careers advice, employability skills and labour market intelligence.

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Legal information

This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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