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From Brent, Hull, and the East Midlands, Summer, Emily, Rhyen, and Pedro share their journeys as youth ambassadors on our place-based youth employment programme. This video, co-created by the ambassadors, not only shares their stories but also highlights the impact of youth voice when helping to shape local systems in their communities. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=vXtGfn…

Great to collaborate with @Ashgate_Croft and a range of fantastic, local employers/providers to hold a World of Work day for around 150 students. Photos: @DerbyshireFRS Chesterfield Red Watch, @BPartnership1 & @RobinHoodLine1, @MollyMaid Chesterfield, @DerbysPolice Newbold.

Students from @HHS_School, @bolsover_school, @FrederickGent & @shireacademy had another great day on the #FusionLearning programme! Despite the heat 🥵, their dedication stood out. Dan from @EngLearnUK was impressed! 💪👏 #Engineering #Welding #Employability

It was great to be part of the @CareersLiveUK on SEND Pathways. Well done to the @YouthVoiceD2N2 YVAs on their intro/outro. Also, to Sarah Cutler, our Inclusion Programme Manager, explaining all about the Supported Internships we co-deliver. #supportedinternships #SENDpathways

Last week, seven Gateway 1 students from @Ashgate_Croft had a #careersmadeinchesterfield visit to @thomas_bow at the Market Square, Chesterfield. They found out about the company and looked at the renovation work they are carrying out on behalf of @ChesterfieldBC. #CMiC

Intern, Gavin shared his journey on his #SupportedInternship @amazon EMA1, where he's undertaking a real-life work experience. Express an interest in taking part in an SI @amazon, Chesterfield Royal or @gulliversfun Matlock Bath at bit.ly/4j1MojG #InclusiveWorkforce

It was another lovely day with the @AlfretonParkSch students on our #supportedinsightscheme. After supporting our What's Next careers event last week, they created provider feedback forms and thank-you cards using Canva. #workplacement #employability @EastMidsCCA

It was brilliant to be part of the #Neuroinclusive workplace event at the @UniofNottingham. Our CEO, Clare Talati, gave a presentation and Q&A about our Connected Futures project @YouthVoiceD2N2. It was an engaging and insightful event. #inclusionmatters #connectedfutures

A great start to the #supportedinsightscheme with students from Woodlands Academy @Raleigh_ET. They have been with host organisation @atkinsrealis finding out about the global work they do and discussing the project they will be working on 'Design a train station for the Future'.

Another great few weeks on the #supportedinsightscheme with students from St Andrew's Academy #Derby @TeamDANCOP @DerbyUniPress They ran a charity Swap Shop, visited the library, book shop and freshers fair and celebrated their achievements on the placement. @EastMidsCCA

We had an excellent #WhatsNext SEND careers fair yesterday. It was great to see so many students and their parents/carers talking to local providers. We had support on the day from the fantastic @AlfretonParkSch students, who are taking part in our #SupportedInsightScheme

Students on our #supportedinsightscheme from @AlfretonParkSch have been creating marketing materials to support What's Next - an event for young people with special educational needs and disabilities to find out about future options. Check out their fantastic event poster!

As part of our Future Focus programme, students from @Stubbin_Wood have been planning and developing ideas for a creative hub in Bolsover. They've been participating in marketing activities & have developed some fantastic name ideas for the hub. #FutureFocus #creativity #UKSPF

One of our Employability and Careers Workers, Eric, was at @DawnHouseSchool for their Post 16-18 Careers Event today. A great morning providing support and advice to some amazing students, and their parents and carers. #careers #careersadvice #mansfield #myfuture

Our 'What Next?' event aims to empower young people with special educational needs and disabilities to find out about options for their future, pathways available, and plan next steps. Please share with your contacts, friends, family & colleagues who may find this of interest.

Our #supportedinsightscheme with students from St Andrew's Academy #Derby continues with @TeamDANCOP @DerbyUniPress The students loved stacking shelves in the shop, touring the Sports Centre, and practising for the Clothes Swap Shop event. #workplacement @EastMidsCCA

Read the @D_Times article about Jonathan Davies MP for Mid Derbyshire visiting our #supportedinternship @asda Spondon with key education partner @YMCAKEYCOLLEGE. Life-changing opportunity for young people wins Mid Derbyshire MP’s support: bit.ly/3EhfNra

Well done to Mia, one of our supported interns @asda Spondon, who has won employee of the month on the front-of-house section. One customer, said Mia was kind and patient to her mum, who has dementia, making the experience more comfortable. #internshipswork @YMCAKEYCOLLEGE

Our #supportedinsightscheme students from St Andrew's Academy #Derby have had a great first few weeks on placement with @TeamDANCOP @DerbyUni. They have met the team, had a site tour and started planning for a clothes Swap Shop event. #workplacement @EastMidsCCA

On Friday, Jonathan Davies MP for Mid Derbyshire came to visit our supported internship @asda Spondon and spoke to our interns and DEBP/Asda staff. It was great to tell him all about our programme with education partner @YMCAKEYCOLLEGE. #internshipswork #inclusionmatters