Dream Placement is a unique Cumbrian initiative, project managed by the Centre for Leadership Performance, that brings together bright, motivated young students aged 16-18 with some of the most forward-looking and successful businesses in the county.
Dream Placement is a leadership development programme that for some young people will result in a week’s Dream Placement in industry.
The Dream Placement scheme has been co-created by CfLP with businesses across Cumbria who want to connect with their future workforce and showcase the breadth of opportunities within their organisations.
The scheme gives all young people who apply development opportunities and a chance to come together with employers for safe meaningful dialogue and engagement at each stage of this 6 month programme.
Yearly, applications open between September and end of October; shortlisted applicants are invited to a Selection event early December where they are interviewed by 2 host companies for a chance to secure their Dream Placement. Successful students then have a development event in January and placements take place in the February Half term week. A showcase event takes place in March.