Author: Kayleigh Mcleod

Christmas Cheer!

Our Project SEARCH Interns visited different departments in Hillingdon Council where they are on the DFN Project SEARCH programme. Interns gave out mince pies and hot drinks to say thank you for the support they have received on their rotations …
21st December 2023

Securing employment

This term our WorkStart students were pleased to welcome back an ex student Luca, who is now working full time at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. Luca shared his inspiring story with students, demonstrating how his hard work, …
21st November 2023

Voluntary role at Croydon Vision

We are so proud of our student Kwame who has taken a volunteering role at Croydon Vision. Kwame has shared his experience and how his role has boosted his confidence and enabled him to advocate for Croydon Vision. Click to read …
21st November 2023

Diverso Celebration Event

WorkStart students had a brilliant time celebrating at the Talentino Careers, Diverso Event at London City Hall. Each student was awarded with a certificate and had their photo taken. It was great to see the students shining at this event …
28th August 2023

A new job!

Working in Partnership with Talentino resulted in one of our WorkStart students, Prince, starting a new placement with the Healthy Living Platform, who work with Lambeth Council to provide healthy food to various community food hubs, charities and organisations. Prince …
21st August 2023

Royal Marsden Therapy Garden

Students from our Robin Hood Centre have completed a work placement at The Royal Marsden Hospital this term. They have spent the term maintaining the therapy garden for the patients and staff to use.  Students have really enjoyed this placement …
14th August 2023

Connection Crew Day

Big thank you to Connection Crew for running a great workshop for our students. It was brilliant to see what it was like to work as a crew member, building stages for various events such as concerts and festivals!
2nd August 2023

Project Search Graduation

Our Project Search Supported Interns have graduated! After a brilliant year, our students based at Hillingdon Civic Centre have completed their course and celebrated their achievements in a wonderful graduation ceremony. The students were presented with their certificates from The …
21st July 2023

Careers Fair

We were thrilled to have hosted a successful Careers Fair at Park View Centre in Hillingdon. It was great to have a range of employers attending and some fellow OHC&AT students from PRIDE Academy. The students were able to access …
3rd July 2023

A new job!

We are so proud of our WorkStart student Jack who has secured a job at HSBC, as a Meet and Greet Co-ordinator. Jack has worked really hard during his course to gain the skills to achieve paid employment. Jack has …
12th June 2023

Great work at Norwood and Brixton Food Bank

Anthony, one of our WorkStart students, has been working one morning a week at the Norwood and Brixton Food Bank this term. Anthony has been doing really well, and enjoys going to work. The work has also enabled Anthony to …
2nd May 2023

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