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Thames Water visit

Our WorkStart students were pleased to welcome Thames Water to deliver a presentation on the Apprenticeship programme they offer. The students were really interested and excited by the opportunity and some are planning on applying at the end of their …
9th March 2023

Supported Interns meet a special visitor

Our Project Search Supported Internship students in Hillingdon had the fantastic opportunity to meet with Councillor Jane Palmer. The meeting was a valuable opportunity for our interns to gain a deeper understanding of the inner workings of what a councillor …
31st January 2023

Christmas Celebrations!

Our Project Search students from Hillingdon went out for a Christmas meal last week. At another table was a group of Hillingdon council students. Attending events like this is good preparation for the world of future work. Christine, a Lecturer …
23rd December 2022

South London Careers Hub

We are thrilled to have been mentioned in the latest issue of the South London Careers Hub newsletter. On page 3 our partnership working with The Careers Hub has been highlighted to provide training for staff. Click here to download …
12th October 2022

Amazing work at the stables!

One of our students, Nekiba, has been doing a work placement at Ebony Stables and what a difference staff have seen her in the time that she has been there. Nekiba didn’t get too close to the horses when she …
6th April 2022

Celebrating Mother’s Day

Jordan, a WorkStart student who works at Croydon Vision was at the centre when staff put on a Prosecco lunch for Mother’s Day. He spent the morning handing out flowers to the members. We are so proud of the great …
27th March 2022

Taster days coming up!

Looking to develop your work and career prospects with a supported internship at the London Borough of Hillingdon? Then we have the programme for you. Places available for September 2022 The London Borough of Hillingdon in partnership with Orchard Hill …
16th March 2022

ProjectSearch students gain employment!

Three of our students from last year have gained jobs in the Technical Administration Team at the Civic Centre in Hillingdon. We couldn’t be prouder of them all for the hard work and dedication they put into their course and …
16th February 2022

Students Volunteering in the Christmas Holidays!

Over the Christmas holidays, Jordan and Curtis, two of our WorkStart students volunteered to help out with the Christmas lunch at Croydon Vision. Unfortunately, due to restrictions the lunch itself was cancelled, but that didn’t stop them; they decided to …
4th January 2022

A new apprentice!

Louis joined a WorkStart course at the college following a period of unemployment and being unsure of his career path after finishing school. Louis demonstrated excellent ICT and organisational skills during his course. His hard work and determination lead him …
18th October 2021

A budding photographer

One WorkStart student Paul has a great talent for photography in his spare time. He is currently working in the Reprographics Department at Guy’s Hospital, where his manager has asked if they can showcase his work in the print room! …
15th October 2021

The greatest gift

Student, Jack is a very big Crystal Palace fan and was delighted when Caretaker, Rob, managed to get him a signed shirt from his favourite player! Jack said “I can’t believe it, I am so happy!” Big thank you to …
30th August 2021