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Values into Community Action | 2007-2008 “I think students that want to pursue a career in law should apply for this course because it gives a good insight into a career in law and talks through the different careers within the firm.” Sadia Khanom The programme is co-ordinated and managed through emma shaw and sue Wisbey. eLBA LOnDOn LeGACY 2020 East London Business Alliance developed a bespoke programme, London Legacy 2020, which encourages member companies to be part of securing a legacy from the 2012 Olympic Games. Allen & Overy has had a long-standing relationship with ELBA, and we believe that the Legacy 2020 Youth Board framework will enhance our education programme, giving us a springboard from which to launch new initiatives and encourage all members of staff to become involved. We recognise that, as well as providing support to the local community, staff involved in these projects also benefit from them, improving their skills and gaining a valuable and justified sense of satisfaction and achievement. We hope to work with Legacy 2020 to develop collaborative initiatives that will have a lasting impact on the community and our staff. tAPeBALL CRICKet CHALLenGe For five weeks during the Summer A&Oʼs finest cricket players took part in a community outreach programme working with the London Community Cricket Association to coach and play cricket with young people from schools and estates in East London. The sessions culminated in a tournament at the end of July where A&O came runners-up. Omar Khan, A&O captain, says: “Allen & Overy is proud to be involved in the ELBA Tapeball Cricket Programme. It provides an opportunity for our keen sportsmen at A&O to share their knowledge and time with young people in their local community, sharing a common interest and passion for cricket.” Staff who took part were: Graeme Ferguson, Omar Khan, Jonathan Kirsop, tom Levine, Alistair Metcalfe, Jonathan Millard, stephen Richards, Oliver Rule, Faraaz samadi, Matthew shaw and Rajindher singh. WORK PLACeMents the Brokerage City Link The Brokerage runs a programme which aims to empower disadvantaged young people to find employment by providing invaluable work experience at businesses in the City of London. This was the sixth year that A&O have participated in this scheme, and we took on two placement students, Olubukola Mary Alade and Jeany Bocha Izimizy, who were of the same high calibre as previous candidates, and took the firm with ease and fitted in with every department in which they spent time. The scheme is managed by Dave tregaskes, who interviewed the candidates and then supervised their time with Business Services during their 12-week placement, which also included attending the Induction days and IT training sessions for all new joiners, as well as other relevant training courses during their time with their firm. As in previous years, the trainees were supported by a team of buddies, tony Old (CFU), John Fleming and John Kiggins (Print Room), Lee sanders (Despatch) and Vince neicho (Litigation Paralegal) who provide advice and guidance to the trainees when necessary. Vince neicho joined the buddies’ team last year due to the increasing interest amongst the trainees of progressing within the Law. 66 © Allen & Overy LLP 2008
Business Action on Homelessness (BAOH) 2007-2008 I Values into Community Action Business Action on Homelessness (BAOH) is a placement programme that encourages City firms to help mitigate the long-term effects of homelessness by offering structured work experience placements to formerly homeless people. A&O offers the candidates a minimum of two weeksʼ work experience in one or more of the departments within Business Services, with overall supervision and support from Claire Gerritsen (Document Logistics Manager) and Dave tregaskes (Central Records Supervisor). The candidatesʼ existing skills, capabilities and expectations are taken into account when selecting the most appropriate department for the placement. The work experience provides an opportunity for trainees to demonstrate their skills and talents and to rebuild confidence in a work setting. It is hoped that the programme is both stimulating and rewarding for the candidates and is a major step on the road to permanent employment. For 2007, A&O took on two work experience candidates from BAOH, all of whom were interviewed and managed during their time at the firm by Dave tregaskes. A buddy system was also introduced in order to obtain continuity throughout the year. Once the buddies were chosen, a presentation was arranged for them explaining what is expected and to discuss any feedback they may have had on the programme for the coming year. The following were buddies for last year: tony Old (CFU), John Fleming and John Kiggins (Print Room) and Lee sanders (Despatch), who all helped to encourage and help the work experience candidates throughout their time at A&O. City Gateway City Gateway is an organisation working with young people in the Tower Hamlets and Spitalfields area to engage them in education, employment and training, and to help them gain qualifications and skills which will make them more attractive to potential employers. As well as the Insight visits, described elsewhere in this report, A&O have been offering six week work placements to City Gateway candidates for a number of years now, with the scheme co-ordinated by Andrew Gilmour, Clare Wilson, tare Daobry, Charles Phillip, Jon Palmer and sanjay nayee in the IT department. On arrival at A&O for their work placements, the City Gateway trainees are given a tour of the building, and then also undertake all relevant training, including on our IT systems. The trainees are also supported by a Buddy scheme during their time here, including Bradley Allen, nicola Munro and Grant Davis. The feedback from City Gateway has been very positive, with the trainees saying that the buddies have created a supportive environment for them to develop their skills and gain valuable work experience. Of the eight trainees we have had on placements, three were then taken on as paid contractors within the IT department, one of whom, shuhel Uddin¸ is still working with us at the moment. COMMUnItY PARtneR OF tHe YeAR Our Community Partner of the Year for the past 12 months has been the Ocean Childrenʼs Centre, based on the Ocean Estate, an area within the borough of Tower Hamlets. The organisation was nominated by Bethan Chatters, who sits on the management committee of the centre. The Ocean Childrenʼs Centre combines a nursery school, family support and health services, and the day-care and access to training opportunities needed by local people to help them improve their employability. The centre aims to provide the children with the best possible environment for their early years development and to provide the local community with a place to access the services they need that is welcoming and easy to reach. During the past year we have supported the centre in a number of ways, with many staff taking the opportunity to get involved in the different projects. We have given our time, our resources and also raised funds or given the centre and its users other gifts. In total, our funds raised, gifts-in-kind and donations from the A&O Foundation add up to £25,000. © Allen & Overy LLP 2008 67
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