As schools and colleges strive to prepare students for the workforce, providing authentic, hands-on work experiences can be daunting. This is where FocusXR offers a unique solution that helps education providers forge stronger connections with industry partners and real-world workplaces.
One way FocusXR facilitates these connections is through its content creation process. By collaborating with local employers, the Focus XR team can capture immersive 360-degree video footage and virtual work experiences directly from the workplace. This allows students to gain a first-hand perspective of various job roles and industries without the logistical challenges of arranging physical site visits.
Annotated 360° footage from the StraBag facility
On-site at a significant construction facility. FocusXR enables first-hand industry access, enabling students to gain work experience, schools and colleges to deliver T-Levels and GATSBY benchmarks, and teachers to develop engaging content in their curriculum.
These virtual work experiences expose students to a broader range of career paths and help bridge the gap between the classroom and the real world. By aligning the content with curriculum objectives and industry standards, Focus XR ensures that the learning is directly relevant and applicable to the skills and knowledge students need to succeed in the workforce.
Furthermore, the FocusXR platform enables seamless integration of these industry-aligned resources into the classroom. Educators can easily map the immersive content to their schemes of work, ensuring a structured and effective delivery of work-related learning. This streamlined approach helps students make meaningful connections between their academic studies and the practical demands of the job market. Beyond providing content, FocusXR facilitates ongoing collaboration between education providers and industry partners. By encouraging the co-creation of custom virtual experiences, the platform empowers schools and colleges to build strong, mutually beneficial relationships with local employers.
These partnerships enhance the relevance and authenticity of the learning and open potential pathways for work placements, apprenticeships, and future employment. In an era where the skills gap between education and industry remains a pressing concern, FocusXR offers a powerful solution to bridge that divide. By connecting schools and colleges with real-world workplaces, the platform equips students with the confidence, competence, and industry-relevant skills they need to thrive in their future careers.
