AAT has launched its first Virtual work experience (VWEX) programme as part of its commitment to improve social mobility and widening access to professional opportunities.
The programme, developed in partnership with Springpod, an online careers and work experience platform, is aimed at pupils aged 14-19 years old. It is free to all school and pupils in the UK.
Through the fully remote interactive programme, participants explore eight modules focusing on different topics such as ‘the world of bookkeeping’, ‘the world of accountancy’, and ‘employability skills’.
AAT’s Isla Billet said; “We know how powerful work experience can be in shaping a young person’s future – but access to it is not always equal. Out Virtual programme is designed to help level the playing field by giving students a meaningful, engaging, and practical insight into the world of accounting and bookkeeping.”
