Explore careers through virtual work experience
Experience the world of work from anywhere. Complete realistic workplace tasks created with employers, discover different career pathways and build experience for your future.
What is virtual work experience?
Virtual work experience gives you the opportunity to explore careers and experience what different jobs are really like.
Through realistic workplace tasks created with employers, you'll discover different roles, develop practical skills and gain experience to help you make more informed decisions about your future.
Why choose virtual work experience?
Finding traditional work experience isn't always easy.
Waypoint gives you the freedom to gain experience from anywhere, explore careers you may not have considered and understand what working in different industries could actually be like.
What you'll gain
Every virtual work experience is designed to help you learn more about the world of work while preparing for your future.
Career insight
Workplace experience
Practical skills
Employer knowledge
Confidence
Examples for applications and interviews
Created with real employers
Government & Public Services
House of Commons & Joint Departments
Step inside one of the UK's most iconic institutions and discover what it's actually like to work behind the scenes at Parliament.
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Personalised AI feedback
Receive personalised AI feedback as you complete workplace tasks.
Understand what you've done well, where you can improve and how the skills you're developing could be used in the workplace.
Flexible and accessible
Virtual work experience can be completed online, giving you the opportunity to explore careers regardless of where you live or the opportunities available locally.
Work through experiences at your own pace, whether you're completing them independently or as part of your school or college careers programme.
Earn a certificate
Complete your virtual work experience and earn a certificate recognising your achievement.
Add it to your CV or applications to demonstrate your experience, skills and interest in the world of work.
Ready to explore?
Discover virtual work experience with real employers and start exploring where your future could take you.
