SUCCEEDS is designed to provide work experience placements for students with disabilities. It lets employers benefit from the students' skills and raise awareness of disability issues within their own organisations. 

Students had the following to say about their SUCCEEDS experience. 
 

Interview with Adrian Erb  Adrian is now in his final year at Paisley University. He had a 6 week placement with CHIVAS. We asked the following questions about his experience.

Why did you apply for SUCCEEDS?  Adrian: I wanted to assess myself and see how my dyslexia could affect me in the workplace.  What was your placement like?  Adrian: Excellent, full support if needed. I was given various projects to work on of an HR nature which is relevant to my degree and long term career plans.  How do you feel it has helped you develop new skills and experience?  Adrian: It was a great learning opportunity. I learned about my weaknesses and how to counteract them. It also helped me see what software would be very useful to me in the workplace.  What would you say to students who have a disability in relation to this project?  Adrian: SUCCEEDS gave me confidence for the future. It was an excellent experience and made me realise that dyslexia is not as big an issue as I thought it was. My placement was also a learning experience for the employer. It dispelled many myths about disability. I would strongly encourage students with disabilities to go on a SUCCEEDS placement.

 

Interview with Kelly Curran Kelly completed a SUCCEEDS placement with the INLAND REVENUE. We asked her the following questions about her experience.

Why did you apply for the SUCCEEDS placement project?  Kelly: I needed more relevant work experience which would help my long term career plans.  What was your placement like?  Kelly: Really good. I learned a lot from it. The Inland Revenue asked me to complete a project for them on stress management which was very useful.  How would you say SUCCEEDS has benefited you?  Kelly: I gained in confidence during this placement and developed a much more confident attitude to work. SUCCEEDS was a great experience. My placement was very enjoyable and I made some really good friends. I would recommend any student to participate in the project.

This year SUCCEEDS have introduced bursaries for up to 5 WEEKS for students completing unpaid placements. There are 10 bursaries available, so if you want to apply, get in touch with SUCCEEDS.

	Develop new skills
	Gain confidence and experience
	Build up a strong CV
	Explore your career plans