City of Westminster College is once again participating in the Good Jobs campaign, in partnership with Citizens UK, OMD International and Atkins. Global Digital Media consultancy firm OMD International invited interested students to a presentation on Tuesday afternoon. Former CWC student and Ambassador Tia-Nicole was in attendance and spoke about her time on the training programme and the internship she secured with the organisation. On Wednesday morning engineering and project management consultancy Atkins also visited the College to encourage students to sign up to the pathways to engineering programme taking place this academic year.

The Fast Forward Programme is a seven month digital and technology training programme for final year students and provides a strong pathway into ‘good job’ opportunities for young people. With over 700,000 young people currently out of work in the UK, Citizens UK and OMD International are working with employers in engineering, technology, digital media, health and the creative industries in order to bridge the gap between companies and young people struggling to find opportunities.

“Those interested in either the Atkins or OMD International programmes will have to apply and go through an interview process in order to secure a place,” said Ricardo Vega, Enterprise and Employability Coordinator at CWC. “They’ll have sessions involving sector specific employability skills, workshops with leading company guests and will work towards giving a pitch at the end of the programme.”

Both the Fast Forward and Pathways to Engineering programmes are strategically planned to avoid clashes with College timetables, typically taking place on a Wednesday or Thursday from 3pm – 6pm.

“This is an excellent opportunity for students to get some work related experience and gain new skills,” added Ricardo. “Former CWC student Tia, who was on the training course last year, has secured paid work with OMD International, an opportunity that she may not have had without taking part in the Fast Forward programme.”

The deadline for applications for both programmes is Wednesday 12th October at 5pm and all students who expressed an interest by booking a ticket for the presentations are welcome to apply.