What is Waypoint?
Waypoint is a free virtual work experience and employability skills platform that helps students explore careers and build skills through realistic workplace simulations.
About Waypoint
Choosing a career can feel overwhelming, especially if you've never had the chance to experience what different jobs are really like.
That's where Waypoint comes in.
Waypoint gives students access to free virtual work experience created with real employers. Every experience is designed to help you explore different industries, build workplace skills and develop confidence through realistic tasks and scenarios.
Whether you're preparing for your first job, apprenticeship, college or university, Waypoint helps you gain practical experience that you can use in applications, interviews and your future career.
Two solutions. One platform.
Virtual work experience
Employability simulations
Virtual work experience
Waypoint's virtual work experience programmes give young people the opportunity to explore careers through realistic workplace tasks created with employers. Learners gain practical experience, build confidence and develop the skills they need for their next step.
Employability simulations
Our employability simulations help learners develop transferable workplace skills through interactive scenarios and personalised AI feedback. Designed for education providers, they provide a safe environment to practise, reflect and prepare for employment.
Why choose Waypoint?
Free virtual work experience
Access every experience completely free of charge. All experiences are paid for by real employers.
Built with real employers
Complete experiences created with leading organisations, giving you a realistic insight into their world and exciting career pathways.
Personalised AI-feedback
Receive instant feedback throughout your experience to help you improve workplace skills employers look for, like communication and decision-making.
A safe space
Waypoint is a safe space for you to practice skills needed for the world of work. No judgement or pressure!
Certificates for your CV
Complete each experience and receive a certificate you can add to your CV and talk about in future interviews.
Learn at your own pace
Complete experiences whenever it suits you. Pause, come back later and learn in a way that fits around your studies and commitments.
Your journey starts here
Be curious
Explore different careers and discover what interests you.
Experience real work
Complete realistic workplace tasks created with real employers.
Build your skills
Receive personalised AI feedback and develop confidence through practice.
Take your next step
Earn a certificate for your CV and feel more prepared for your future.
Built with leading employers
Waypoint experiences are developed with real organisations to give students an authentic insight into different workplaces and industries.
Rather than simply reading about careers, you'll complete realistic workplace tasks inspired by the work people do every day, helping you build confidence before taking your next step.
Ready to get started?
Take your first step towards your future today. Explore careers, complete realistic workplace tasks, receive personalised AI feedback and earn certificates that help you stand out.
