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Motorpoint has stepped in to help save a supported internship scheme in Derby avoid being made homeless due to COVID-19.  The UK’s largest independent car retailer, which was founded in the city over 20 years ago, has teamed up with…

We love working with young people and it’s fantastic to see their progression and hear about their positive outcomes. See below and click on the link to read more. Alex Alex, aged 16, attended Wilsthorpe School and worked with employability…

We’ve been asking our STEM Ambassadors to suggest simple experiments that young people can do at home – providing instructions and a description of how it works etc. They use a small number of items that you should be be…

Our STEM – science, technology, engineering and maths – Ambassadors are incredible! They give their time freely to inspire young people in STEM. We want you to meet three of our most active STEM Ambassadors.  Please click on their names…

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new and exciting online careers programme.  Directions aims to support young people at home due to the impact of COVID-19. Clare Talati, Director at DEBP said, “We have a team of qualified…

Project SEARCH is an international programme. It helps young people with learning difficulties to gain skills and experience to assist them in securing paid employment.  DEBP are very happy to be involved in this programme in partnership with the University…