Camden teams up with leading tech companies to deliver online work experience for the borough’s students
Camden Council, alongside high-profile organisations such as Google, Skanska and the Francis Crick Institute, have developed a virtual programme giving students the opportunity to gain valuable work experience during lockdown.
250 local students in Years 11, 12 and 13 are taking part in a number of online placements in June and July to gain the skills and confidence needed to help them in a future career.
Developed by Camden’s Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM) team and in partnership with Speakers for Schools, a national educational charity, nine employers are providing the online placements, including the Francis Crick Institute, Central Saint Martin’s, Skanska, CSJV, Springer Nature, HS2, Camden Council and Regent’s Place. Read the full article on the Camden Council Website