Earlier this year Bodyswaps partnered with 5 Further Education colleges as part of a Ufi VocTech Trust initiative to see how a 15-minute immersive module could help students develop a career mindset to transition them into the world of work.
LONDON, July 6, 2021
Following the completion of a groundbreaking study with students at 5 FE colleges, results published today show that 81% of students would recommend the experience to peers. Nearly 73% were able to identify ways to improve their skills upon completion. 78% of students rated the experience as effective.
It has become a familiar refrain in recent years that young people leaving education lack the soft skills that employers require. But with many businesses disinvesting in graduate development, while still reliant on Covid-era home working, employers need work-ready recruits more now than ever before.
Career Mindset Development is a 15-minute interactive learning simulation designed as part of a Ufi VocTech Trust initiative in collaboration with teachers and careers counsellors from Harlow College, Writtle University College, South Essex College, Bridgend College, and Sandwell College to give young people guidance and feedback on:
Building self-awareness
Taking the initiative when talking to people you don’t know
Making a positive impact at work
Communicating ideas clearly and with confidence.
The simulation was piloted by the colleges between 1 March and 30 April 2021. Highlights of the results can be seen in this infographic.
“This study shows that FE institutions and their students welcome VR learning as a means to engage learners in preparation for joining the workplace, to build excitement for learning and ultimately raise the bar when it comes to setting students up for professional success,” said Bodyswaps CEO Christophe Mallet.
Following on from the success of Career Mindset Development, Bodyswaps has partnered with 8 colleges to trial the Job Interview Simulator, its most innovative and ambitious project yet.
About Bodyswaps
Bodyswaps is an award-winning immersive learning platform designed to deliver lasting behavioural change. Their VR solutions create a safe space where learners can practise soft skills, with AI-enabled analytical feedback to accelerate personal development. Since 2019, London-based Bodyswaps has helped a wide range of organisations deliver measurable value by building more empathic workplaces and fostering greater inclusivity.
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