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Future Connect

**Future Connect Work Experience: Virtual Industry Exploration**

Join Future Connect for an innovative work experience that transforms traditional learning! Our program uses cutting-edge VR headsets to immerse you in various industries, allowing you to explore career paths in a fully interactive environment.

Participants will virtually step into different workplaces, gaining firsthand insights into diverse roles, responsibilities, and workplace cultures. This unique experience is designed not only to broaden your understanding of potential careers but also to enhance your professional skills.

In addition to industry exploration, you will receive hands-on training in resume writing and interviewing techniques. Our expert facilitators will guide you through creating a standout resume and preparing for interviews, ensuring you feel confident and ready to enter the job market.

Skills You Might Learn

Students will acquire essential skills such as:

- **Industry Knowledge:** Understanding various career paths through immersive VR experiences.
- **Resume Writing:** Crafting effective resumes tailored to specific roles.
- **Interview Techniques:** Developing confidence and strategies for successful interviews.
- **Communication Skills:** Enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication through practice and feedback.
- **Critical Thinking:** Analyzing different industries and reflecting on personal career goals.

These skills will empower students to navigate their career journeys with confidence and clarity.

Typical Tasks & Duties

During the Future Connect work experience, students will engage in a variety of tasks and duties designed to enhance their learning and skill development. Typical activities include:

1. **Virtual Industry Exploration:**
- Participate in VR simulations of different work environments, such as healthcare, technology, finance, and creative industries.
- Observe and interact with virtual professionals to understand daily tasks and responsibilities.

2. **Skill Development Workshops:**
- Attend sessions on effective resume writing, learning how to highlight skills and experiences relevant to various careers.
- Participate in mock interviews, practicing responses and receiving constructive feedback from facilitators.

3. **Group Discussions:**
- Collaborate with peers to discuss insights gained from VR experiences and share thoughts on different career paths.
- Engage in brainstorming sessions to develop ideas for improving resumes and interview techniques.

5. **Feedback and Improvement:**
- Review and refine resumes based on feedback received during workshops.
- Set personal goals for skill improvement and career exploration based on insights gained during the experience.

These tasks and duties aim to provide students with practical experience and essential skills that will help them succeed in their future careers.

Student Requirements

There are no requirements for students other than an eagerness to participate and work as small groups within their school setting

Dress Requirements

There are no dress requirements although students will be asked to pick out a suitable interview outfit as part of one of the VR simulations

Special Transport Requirements

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