EMPLOYERS AND WORK PLACEMENTS
As a part of Digital Futures, it is important that our students have a chance to try their new skills out in a real-world work environment. We are looking for local businesses to get involved with London's most exciting new tech education project by providing work placements during late-July and August.
How your business can benefit:
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Our students are looking for 2-4 week work placements
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We choose a suitable student for your business, and can monitor their performance throughout their placement.
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The student will come with a ‘scheme of work’ previously agreed with your business to ensure they make a fast and effective contribution to your business.
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Your business can be promoted on our print and digital publicity as a partner helping to improve youth employment in London.
What skills can a Digital Futures intern bring to your business?
This July, our students will receive an introduction to:
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Rapid prototyping
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Design thinking
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Computational thinking
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Core Fundamentals of Programming
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Physical Computing
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Electronics
As well as soft employment skills, such as:
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Interviewing and CV preparation
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Timekeeping
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Communication and debate
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Presentation
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Project management
Mapping our successes
Our notable student successes include:
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James Chu, who released a beta version of My London Home’s new app just one week into his work placement.
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Kellyana Smith, who was offered a permanent role by Panacea Software, a provider of software support to town and city councils across the South East.
Why take part?
Digital Futures makes a huge difference for the lucky young people who take part, allowing them to craft their technical and life skills, gain employment or choose an apprenticeship. The step up into the world of work from you, even for a fortnight, enables our young people to contribute significantly to the economic health of London.
If you want to be a part of London's most exciting new course, fill in the contact form below, and we will get back to you as soon as we can!