Author: Kayleigh Mcleod

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

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

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

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

Visit from Sussex and Gatwick Police

Big thank you to Sussex and Gatwick Police for coming to visit our WorkStart students this week to talk about keeping safe online and in the community and the role of the police. What a great session, we look forward to …
15th July 2021

Project Search Herb Garden

Our Supported Interns, who are working with Hillingdon Civic Centre have come together to build their very own herb garden. At the start of the year, our interns got together to think of various projects that they could do to …
27th May 2021

Virtual Open Event

To find out more about our WorkStart courses and what we can offer you, please join our Virtual Open Event on Friday 26th February. You will get to meet the team, hear from one of our students and ask us …
2nd February 2021

WorkStart – changing lives!

One of our WorkStart students, Luca, started his course in 2015 and is excelling in his job at Guys and St Thomas’ Hospital. When he began, he was volunteering as an administrator, doing office tasks such as scanning and putting …
14th December 2020

Iain’s “Lovin’ it”

Iain, one of our WorkStart students from 2014-15 is a great example of success. He is still working in his placement, has had several promotions, and has even been made Employee of the month on a few occasions and Employee …
30th October 2020

Well done, Sean

One of our WorkStart students from 2019-20 has progressed on from his work placement. Sean, is now working at the Corner House Tea Room as well as Priscilla’s Soft Play Café as he was doing such a great job and …
27th October 2020