Ductu appointed by Devon Careers Hub to deliver high quality work visits for Devon’s SEND students.
Ductu is thrilled to announce that we are, once again, working with the Heart of the South West Careers Hub and Devon County Council to organise, manage and deliver 180 new SEND student work visits.
This page has been published to tell you a little about this story, our previous work with both the hub and regional employers across Devon to deliver projects like this in the past, AND how you can get involved in this latest initiative either as a school or as a local employer looking to champion diversity in the workplace.
What is the Ductu and Devon Careers Hub project all about?
The Ductu and Devon Careers Hub project is the second of its kind.
The first project took place back in May to July 2024 where Ductu sourced 155 work visits, each one hosting 5 students – totalling a massive 775 student visits within three months!
This academic year (2024/25) we aim to build on that brilliant progress, with a further 180 student visits, connecting SEND students across Devon with the world of work and giving local employers the opportunity to connect and give back to the community in which they live and work.
What did the Ductu team do for Devon Careers Hub last academic year?
The challenge
As a Careers Hub delivering the “Experiences of the Workplace” project, the Devon Careers Hub needed a provider to source quality work experience opportunities for students who often struggle to find placements. They required a partner who could deliver high–volume, high–quality opportunities across Devon within a tight timeframe.
Ductu S.E.N.D’s response to the challenge
Ductu applied their responsive personality and approach to this challenge without fear! With the team’s proven track record in business development, they applied both energy and experience within the education sector to organise and set 155 work placements with leading employers throughout the region.
The Ductu team have worked tirelessly on this project sourcing workplace visits across Devon providing Yr 10 students, who potentially would not have this exposure to the world of work, high quality visits with a range of employers and in some of the hardest to reach areas. The feedback has been positive, and we look forward to developing this work further.
Caroline Stanmore, Devon Careers Hub
Get involved with Ductu’s 2024/25 project with Devon Careers Hub
We are actively looking for businesses to join the likes of Hobbycraft, Devon Air Ambulance and Homebase to take part in our Devon Careers Hub work visits programme.
As a local business based in Devon, there are many benefits to getting involved in our programme
- Support Future Talent
- Fresh Perspectives
- Community Engagement
- Tailored to your needs
What’s more, admin and communication with the school is taken care of by Ductu. Leaving you to host a fun and interesting visit.
Do you work for a school looking to engage your SEND students with the workplace? Do you want to show your students that there are possibilities out there for them?
We can work with you to expose your students to a positive view of potential careers options and the world of work.
- Tailored meaningful interactions for SEND students
- Workplace opportunities with multiple sectors
- Collaboration with national, big-brand employers
- Assistance with achieving Gatsby Benchmark 3 and 6
What’s more, we manage communication and admin, meaning little preparation needed from you.
Interested in running your own regional or local work visits programme?
Interested in getting involved in this project?
Or perhaps you’re responsible for organising careers visits for students in your area and want Ductu to organise a project for your region.
Talk to our team for more information on how we can help.