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WVRXtra+

Go further with our WVRXtra+ programme! 

Designed to prepare you for your next steps, WVRXtra+ provides valuable opportunities to develop the skills, knowledge, and experience needed for higher education and future careers.

In addition to our brand new enrichment programme, WVRXtra, we are offering WVRXtra+; a careers, Higher Education, and entrepreneurship-focused programme for students who are interested in developing their personal and professional skills.

WVRXtra+ is an optional programme, best suited for level 3 students and those studying level 2 vocational courses such as construction, hairdressing, and culinary skills. It is designed for those who want to become career-ready, enhance their CVs, strengthen their UCAS applications, and explore Higher Education and apprenticeship pathways.

Sessions and workshops will take place during set tutorial slots each week.


What's on: WVRXtra+

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Higher Education 

This programme, starting in September, will help you prepare for university life with confidence. You'll gain practical guidance on Student Finance, budgeting and money management, making the most of university opportunities, and engaging with student life.

You'll also have access to university campus visits, taster lectures, and other enrichment activities that will give you a real insight into higher education before you apply.

The programme supports your future career development through portfolio building, interview preparation, employability skills development, and guidance on writing strong personal statements for university applications.

To sign up for our Higher Education programme, click the button below!

Sign up to our Higher Education programme!

Apprenticeships and Employability

This programme, starting in November, will help you explore apprenticeships and employment pathways, including an understanding of Apprenticeships, Higher Apprenticeships, and Degree Apprenticeships as valuable alternatives to traditional university routes. 

You will receive support with preparing high-quality CVs, cover letters, and application forms, helping you present your skills and experiences effectively to employers. 

The programme will also provide guidance on how to search for and apply for apprenticeship opportunities, ensuring you can navigate the recruitment process with confidence. 

To further develop your employability skills, you will take part in interview preparation sessions, mock interviews, and a mock assessment centre, enabling you to gain first-hand experience of recruitment activities and build the confidence needed to succeed in competitive selection processes.

 

To sign up for our Apprenticeships and Employability programme, click the button below!

Sign up to our Apprenticeships and Employability programme!
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Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

This programme will introduce you to enterprise and entrepreneurship, providing you with the knowledge and skills required to develop and grow successful business ideas. 

You will explore the process of starting a business, from identifying opportunities and conducting effective market research to understanding customer needs and analysing competitors. 

The programme will also cover the fundamentals of branding and marketing, helping you learn how to create a strong business identity and promote products or services effectively. 

In addition, you will develop financial fluency by gaining an understanding of budgeting, pricing, profit and loss, cash flow, and other key financial concepts that support informed business decision-making. 

Through practical activities and real-world examples, you will build confidence, creativity, and an entrepreneurial mindset that can be applied to future business ventures and career opportunities.

 

Sign ups for our Enterprise and Entrepreneurship programme are coming soon...


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