WHAT IS THE CLASS PROGRAMME?
The Class Programme is aimed at helping students with specific elements of their course and class work. The programme engages students with organisations for a short duration, unlike the Work Experience Programme. Students either visit the workplace or a representative from the organisation spends time in the classroom, informing students about elements of his/her work. The Programme Manager spends time working with the school and employer in the production of a project outline, this highlights what areas of work the students are interested in investigating with the help of the employer.
WHAT BENEFITS ARE THERE FOR EMPLOYERS?
By engaging with students in this way, employers share vital information that allows students to witness theory in action. This provides a better understanding of many subjects than can be gained in the classroom. Benefits for the employer are:
- Increased business profile
- Opportunity to engage and gain insight into the workforce of the future
- Opportunity for publicity as School Employer Connections publicises events in press
- Addresses Corporate Social Responsibility
- Opportunity to engage other members of staff in a role which promotes staff development and confidence
HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?
If you are interested in taking part contact Julie Connolly, Class Programme Manager on 028 71 364656 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . School Employer Connections will support you throughout your engagement with schools and will endeavour to ensure that you get as much out of the experience as possible.
The list of companies connecting with students through our Class Programme is growing daily!
Companies involved this year included:
Campbell Fitzpatrick Solicitors
Long Tower Primary School 
The Beech Hill Country House Hotel
Western Health and Social Services
More photos from the 2009-2010 programme
Michael Carr from Hegarty Carr Architects demonstrates architecture models to students at Lumen Christi College.
Richard Hogg of Limavady Gear Company spends time with students from St. Mary's, Limavady. Also pictured are Sean Williamson and Dr Norry McBride.
Kieran Griffiths from Allstate livens up his talk for students by encouraging them to shake up!
Students from St. Columb's College spend time at All Pipe Engineering.
