The collaboration aims to offer work experience and learning opportunities within the industry. The latest cohort started last year, with almost 35 students across seven client contracts within industries including defence (ESS) healthcare (Medirest) and education (Chartwells).
DFN Project Search brings together host businesses, local authorities and education partners to create the infrastructure, guidance and training needed to run a successful internship. It aims to help 14,000 young people, aged 18-24 from across the UK, into paid employment by 2030.
The students who have joined Compass are completing three placements throughout the year, in departments such as catering, retail and cleaning. The interns also complete classroom-based activities, including CV writing and interview techniques.
Nichola McAvoy, social value manager at Chartwells, said: “Our industry has lots to offer and it’s a great place to get practical work experience and build up knowledge and confidence. There are so many opportunities within a business like ours and our teams will support the individuals taking part in these internships to help them learn and grow, setting them up for the future.”
This supports Compass Group UK & Ireland’s Our Social Promise, which includes ‘Mission to a Million’ a commitment to positively impact one million lives by 2030.