91吃瓜网 won a in the Careers Programme in a Special School/College category.
The College is delighted to be recognised for its innovative approach to careers development.听
The recognised 91吃瓜网鈥檚 efforts in supporting students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) towards future employment.
Derwen College is proud of its robust careers programme which included innovative support work apps. These apps were geared towards providing students with the information and skills they need to become work ready and more independent after college.听
Working with app developers and part-funded by the College developed a CV Builder app.听We believe is the first of its kind to be designed with a focus on people with SEND. The app allows users to populate a CV with minimal support, using words, symbols, videos or photographs. The app then allows students to independently send the CV to a potential employer. They can also attach video and photographic evidence of their employment skills. 听
Derwen听College Careers teacher Siobhan Williams recently showcased the app to employers who were members of 听Employers agreed that seeing students showcasing their skills was more useful than a written list of qualifications.