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RIEP and Colin Biggers & Paisley: Creating impact through School Based Traineeships.
Video transcript - Colin Biggers & Paisley
Colin Biggers & Paisley is a commercial law firm that believes in strong and active participation in the community. Through the Colin Biggers & Paisley foundation, they are helping young people access ongoing work and training opportunities so that they can kickstart their careers. Engaging with schools is a key part of this strategy. However, for employers like Colin Biggers & Paisley, navigating the school environment and designing impactful programs is not always straightforward.
To maximise impact, the RIEP team worked with Colin Biggers & Paisley to create a school-based traineeship program. The program allows students to commence a traineeship while at school by combining paid work and training with an industry recognised national qualification, which also gains credit toward their HSC.
The RIEP team facilitated an online information session where students at Auburn Girls High School learned about the many opportunities available within Colin Biggers & Paisley and law more broadly. Students then had the opportunity to apply for the school-based traineeship, by taking part in a real-life corporate interview with Colin Biggers & Paisley, which in itself was an invaluable experience for students to gain while still at school.
Leyla was the successful candidate who secured a place in the school-based traineeship program and is currently working with Colin Biggers & Paisley one day per week. Leyla has proven to be a real asset to the office services team and continues to bring her own ideas to the role while learning the fundamentals of the industry. This connection with the world of work has allowed her the build the networks and employability skills she needs to kick start her career.
The RIEP program supports employers of all sizes, across all industries to connect with schools and create lasting impact for young people through vocational pathways. Get in touch with the RIEP program today by reaching out to RIEP@det.nsw.edu.au.