New Networks Helps Kick Start Careers By Connecting Young People With Employers

Online, May 2, 2013 (Newswire.com) - A Career Development Network that enables organisations to scout for interns and employees who have relevant skills and interests has been launched by a Stroud based networking company.

The Career Development Network offers business an online portal to search, select and interact with interns or potential employees who have requested work experience opportunities.

Chris Davis, the network founder, explains "Apprenticeships are a great medium of introducing new skills and talent into your business. For any contractor hiring an intern or apprentice it's a winning combination. Not only do organisations increase their own skill set but they also fulfil their wider community and corporate social responsibilities."

A Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR) report says, that currently there are 714,000 young people across the UK who would like an apprenticeship if one were available.

Internships give real, measurable benefits to companies. "They bring productive, enthusiastic and loyal people into your organisation and demonstrate to customers and suppliers your commitment to investing in people and your community. " says Chris.

The new Career Development Network allows employers to view young peoples requests for work opportunities and make proposals direct to the candidate.

"Because the candidate leads the process, by requesting work opportunities and experiences they really want, organisations know they will find more engaged and interested interns that fit well with the organisation, rather than someone who has been forced into traditional work experience schemes."

Understanding the requirements and knowing how to manage an intern is a delicate task, which when done well can provide organisations with committed and settled long term employees.

The Career Development Network offers advice to employees, connections to mentors and industry experts who can help organisations start their own apprentice or internship programme.

Visit http://career.addmysupport.com or contact [email protected] for more information.

About the network

The Career Development network is run by Add My Support - who manage supportive social networks designed to connect people needing support to others who are able to provide it.

Add My Support Ltd is a UK based company committed to using the internet and mobile technology for social good.