Dundee Metropolis Council has given a gaggle of aspiring kids paid internships to assist them form their future careers.
The native authority has taken half within the Profession Prepared initiative, which provides faculty kids in S5 and S6 a kick-start of their chosen calling and assist with important life expertise. It features a four-week paid internship throughout numerous departments of the council, with their contributions justly rewarded.
In addition to working behind the scenes with council employees, the teenagers got mock job interviews and coaching programs to assist them put together for the world of labor. Opinions from the children have been glowing.
Daisy Thomas, from Braeview Academy in Whitfield, stated she had been capable of enhance her communication expertise, whereas Reward Nnamuchi from the west finish's Harris Academy added: "Though I discovered the prospect of doing an internship actually scary I actually loved it."
The faculty kids have been capable of work in numerous departments of Dundee Metropolis Council, from the Metropolis Centre Ambassadors who dole out recommendation in Metropolis Sq. by to the training disabilities staff supporting adults and youngsters throughout the town. The work additionally prolonged into working with council companions just like the V&A Dundee museum.
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Kids and households convener Councillor Stewart Hunter added: “As an employer attempting to encourage alternatives for younger individuals, it is vital that we assist the Profession Prepared initiative.
"This permits them invaluable insights into the work of the council, lets them perceive what qualifications they are going to want and arms them with expertise that may assist in writing CVs and for interviews.
“I want all of them properly for his or her future and hope that their time being mentored within the council will encourage them to attain their objectives.”
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