A work experience placement was negotiated with Keniston Press, the company whom the association contracts for design and printing of, amongst other things, the quarterly News Magazine. The Centre for Jobs and Opportunities was asked to formally supervise the placement to comply with DFEE regulations e.g. health and safety audit, insurance, job description.

A tenant, who had graduated with a degree in Graphic and Media Design but who had since struggled to gain either employment or the necessary experience to supplement his portfolio was offered the placement. The tenant is deaf and, with the CJO, we arranged the attendance of an interpreter for the initial interview and the first day’s placement. The tenant now has a flexible and casual working relationship with Keniston Press whilst still developing his portfolio. He has also been involved in the design of Octavia publications.

Another tenant, who had also declared an interest in the placement at Keniston Press, was taken on as a volunteer at the CJO as an opportunity to update her office skills. After approximately 6 weeks placement she secured full time employment with a company advertising a vacancy at the CJO, this after being unemployed for over 3 years.