The group had a special announcement to make at its 30th anniversary celebrations on 19 June, held at West Midlands Safari Park. It was an emotional moment as one member of the programme was offered the surprise opportunity to become a drpteam member as an events assistant.
The Believe programme began in April with 30 potential candidates joining the scheme. These individuals received expert training in computer skills, administration skills and a basic understanding of what it is like to work in the fast paced and dynamic events industry. The training was provided by drpteam members and Springboard staff with the aim to shortlist seven candidates to move forward and assist both Springboard and the drpgroup run key events in the following months.
Three outstanding candidates were selected to aid the project management team at the group's 30th anniversary event with one candidate being offered a full-time role in the drpteam. All other candidates that took part in the Believe programme continue to receive support from Springboard UK and left with new skills and renewed confidence in their ability to find employment.
(Jim Evans)
