Suffolk County Council
Yojo App
App Design and Development
The Challenge
Suffolk County Council approached us to design and build an app to enable users to search for apprenticeships, traineeships and jobs in Suffolk. Aimed at providing support from school through to early 20’s, the app offers support and guidance, helping young people towards their future career.
The Solution
An app was built on the Titanium framework; enabling a quickly scaled app for both iOS and Android users. The app integrates with a bespoke CRM database, enabling Suffolk County Council the ability to add and update data and service the user accounts. 3rd party integration with ICanBeA, provides the user with more detailed Job Profile information, helping to aide making career choices. A CV Builder, designed and built on the Suffolk County Council “The Source” site, was modified and added to the app so users could create and upload a copy of their CV.
How the app benefits the user
Split into three main areas; the app gives clear direction and support for the user.
- Search for apprenticeships and apply via the app.
- Discover helps explore career options, industries and organisations.
- Develop provides resources such as interview hints and tips and a CV builder.
Users can search the National Apprenticeship Database for apprenticeships and traineeships in Suffolk.
Quickly find specific roles through search box, or select categories and discover opportunities that way.
Pick three subjects to search for careers.
The app matches careers with the related subjects required. Select and deselect subjects to discover different career options relevant for you.
Discover information on each career.
- Description of role
- Qualifications required
- Tasks within the role
- Starting Salary
- Related Courses
- Matching Interests
- Matching Subjects
Get support and guidance with career searches.
- Find a Local Adviser
- Use Web Chat for online support from the National Careers Service
Gain helpful advice and tips on preparing for interviews.
From interview tips, advice and guidance on what to expect, through to how to get there and what to take with you.
Create and save CV's using My CV.
- Use our simple step by step CV builder to walk through CV creation.
- Select from one of four layouts.
- Save to My Account to use when applying for vacancies.
- Email a copy of your CV.
The Outcome
- Launched with over 800 career profiles
- Over 1,000 apprenticeship vacancies displayed within the app each year
- 650 average yearly users
Available on iOS and Android
