Workit : Gateway

The new version of Workit is now live! It has been redeveloped to be more user friendly with a modern design and will have new features in future phases.

Workit is a flexible web application that enables you to manage all processes of the work placement programme.

It meets all requirements of the DYW Work Placements Standard and allows young people, school co-ordinators, local authority administrators and health and safety officers to plan, prepare and manage work placements and associated activities.

For Schools

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Access a user-friendly dashboard for managing all types of placement requests.

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Provides secure and managed communication between schools, young people and employers.

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View a range of opportunities available to young people in your school.

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Manage user accounts for colleagues in your school.

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Access reports to help manage the work placement process.

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Access and use a range of customisable document and email templates.

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Monitor and track placement success (available in the next phase).

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View and review SQA work placement evidence (available in the next phase).

For Young People

Search for employers offering work placements and taster weeks and make placement requests.

Record the details of work placements they have found themselves.

Record achievements and work-related activities.

Give feedback on placements and activities via a range of questionnaires.

Maintain a daily learning logbook during their placement.

Collect and record the evidence required for an SQA Work Placement Unit.

Use Workit from a computer, tablet or smartphone, providing easy access.

Access videos, articles and activities relating to 25 different career areas.

If you’re a business who would be interested in offering a work placement to a young person and want to get involved have a look at our Workit Employer Area.

There is now also useful information on work placements for parents/carers.

Interested in finding out more about Workit? Contact us to discuss how it could work for you