StartingPoint vs Hull College

A careers and guidance service that connects schools and students with employment opportunities. Schools can enroll students who can then access extensive lists of employment opportunities such as work experience, apprenticeships and paid employment. Users can upload media to their profile to evidence skills, experience and talents that employers may look for to fill job roles. The skills match function enables user to search for opportunities that specifically match their skills and experience, while also enabling employers to also search for prospective employees who match the criteria. Schools can access a range of educational careers resources such as articles and videos to evidence compliance with the Gatsby benchmark by engaging with employers. The system allows safe contact between students and employers for real life careers advice, overseen by the school moderator to ensure safeguarding.

The Hull College App provides a personalised dashboard platform for students and their parents/guardians to easily access useful college/course information. You can view a variety of data and links including: • Alerts and Notifications – key messages relating to your time at Hull College • Calendars & Timetables – providing information on college holidays as well as a timetable specific to your course(s) and any external exams • Attendance and Enrolments – displays your current enrolments and your attendance and punctuality data • ProPortal – see your target grades and review your progress • Student Life – lots of useful information and links to make the most of your time at Hull College