LATEST FEATURE :Pearson Diversity Summer Internship Programme – Intern stories

Posted by on Feb 17, 2012 in Blog, Latest Features, Latest Opportunities | 0 comments   Introducing some of PDISP’s previous interns..   Mr Sagar Amlani, Financial Times, Legal Intern, 2009     How would you describe your internship experience? Working at the Financial Times was an unparalleled opportunity of a lifetime. I was given a good flavour of Finance, Legal and Company Secretariat during my internship. Can you outline some of the tasks you carried out as...
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NEWS : Graduate told to work for free or lose benefits

Posted by on Jan 12, 2012 in Blog, Latest Features, Latest News | 0 comments Graduate Cait Reilly is taking the government to court over a scheme which forces jobseekers into ‘futile, unpaid labour’. Cait Reilly was forced to leave her volunteer placement at a museum, and ordered to take a work placement at Pound land.  After being threatened with cuts to her benefit if  the ‘mandatory’ post wasn’t accepted,  the Geology graduate spent two...
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FEATURE: OUR TRUSTEE TOM CHIGBO RECOGNISED BY THE GUARDIAN

Posted by on Jan 6, 2012 in Blog, Latest Features | 0 comments       Described as ‘Future Prime minister’ Tom Chigbo was the first black president of Cambridge University’s student union. He’s now been the recipient of the St John’s College Larmor Award,and was also recognised by Rare Rising Stars as the UK’s number 1 black student, and was named in the Powerlist of Britain’s 100 most influential...
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OPPORTUNITY : UK-US Youth Dialogue Programme 2012

Posted by on Jan 6, 2012 in Blog, Latest Features, Latest Opportunities | 0 comments A joint project between the Hummer Tuttle Foundation, the School for International Training, USA and the Windsor Fellowship Would you like to truly experience American culture? If so, why not apply for the UK-US Youth Dialogue Programme 2012. The programme aims to expand your global perspectives and develop strong leadership, team-building and communication skills. You take part in four weekend...
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OPPORTUNITY: Commonwealth Young Leaders Exchange, UK TO Sri Lanka

Posted by on Jan 6, 2012 in Blog, Latest Features, Latest Opportunities | 0 comments   Dare2Lead and Commonwealth Youth Exchange Council are currently recruiting for a new and exciting exchange programme between the UK and Sri Lanka. Are you 18-26? Are you passionate about young people? Do you care about issues affecting young people at home and globally? Are you involved in having your voice heard or shaping society? Are you keen to share your experiences and skills and...
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