Edge’s new portfolio company Springpod, which was mentioned in the Education Select Committee report into Careers, Education, Information, Advice and Guidance. The inquiry reviewed how well the careers advice system is working, with a focus on children and young people.

The report said….”Several young people we spoke to had used websites and online tools to access information on careers and help choose different subject options, which they had found helpful, referencing Springpod (a website offering information about work experience, university courses and apprenticeships).”

Springpod, is the UK’s leading career and university experiential learning provider for young people. Springpod has supported over 400,000 students to date. It provides access to high-quality virtual tasters of university courses, before application; and online work experience supporting first steps into a career.