Bringing careers to life in your classroom
In today’s educational landscape, giving students meaningful exposure to the world of work has never been more challenging. Safeguarding concerns, insurance requirements, and logistical complexities mean that many young people miss out on the work experience opportunities that previous generations took for granted. Yet the need for quality careers education has never been greater. myVIP bridges this gap with a carefully curated library of over 100 virtual industry placements, each designed to immerse students in real careers through the voices of people actually doing those jobs. Every placement includes engaging CareerClip videos that introduce the role, alongside unique job diaries covering an entire year in the working life of real professionals. These aren’t generic descriptions pulled from career websites, they’re original content created from in-depth interviews with people who live and breathe their work every day. The result is an authentic, relatable window into careers that helps students answer that crucial question: what do I want to do with my life?
More than just careers lessons
While myVIP is an invaluable tool for dedicated careers sessions and PSHE, its real power lies in bringing work-related learning across your entire curriculum. Our comprehensive library of lesson plans helps teaching staff integrate real-world context into Maths, Business Studies, Modern Languages, and a range of other subjects, turning abstract concepts into tangible career applications that students can connect with. Whether you’re exploring problem-solving with a Software Developer, understanding animal care through a Veterinary Nurse, or examining design creativity with a Fashion Designer, myVIP makes learning relevant and engaging. These resources aren’t limited to occasional use, they’re designed to enrich everyday teaching throughout the school year, helping students see the purpose behind what they’re learning.
Supporting your entire careers programme
From Careers Week activities to work experience alternatives, myVIP provides the flexibility your school needs to deliver outstanding careers provision. We know that not every student secures a meaningful work placement, and those weeks can become challenging to fill productively. With myVIP, students can explore multiple career paths through immersive job diaries, compare different roles within sectors, and develop genuine insights into working life, all while remaining engaged and inspired. For careers coordinators and teaching staff, the platform offers ready-to-use resources that save precious planning time while delivering high-quality outcomes. One school-wide subscription gives unlimited access to all students and staff, making it simple to embed careers education consistently across year groups, subjects, and special events. myVIP isn’t just a resource, it’s a complete solution for schools committed to preparing young people for their futures.
The myVIP Trial Area
For Careers Leaders and staff we can offer access to a Trial Area where you will be able to see 3 Job Roles, showing exactly what students would find, when searching through the 100+ curated virtual industry placements. Our centrepiece being the 12 months of Job-Diary entries from real-world journeys. The Trial Area also provides a complete list of the Lesson Plans and a Staff Summary of each one. Alongside that is a clear explanation of how to use myVIP during Careers Week, and the Work Experience weeks.
To request access to the trial, please use the form on our Contact Page and we will be in touch via email as soon as possible.