Struggling to find the right early careers talent?
The new Class Of Your Own (COYO) ‘DEC Bridge‘ service gives employers upstream access to work ready DEC students through the Adopt A School scheme, creating a direct route into apprenticeship and early careers recruitment.
For employers, this is a common sense, strategic solution that ensures your investment in social impact translates into a visible, effective and future focused recruitment solution.
Design Engineer Construct (DEC) students discover careers in the Built Environment long before they apply for a position.
They have progressed through the Design Engineer Construct!® Learning Programme, aligned to real industry projects and professional standards from an early age.
They understand their emerging role in the industry and approach early careers with sector awareness, professional grounding and a genuine desire to contribute to society and the workplace.
Early visibility gives organisations like award-winning engineering consultancy Hoare Lea an advantage – and direct access to exceptional young talent.
How DEC BRIDGE works for adopters
1. Identify Early
We connect you with DEC students in all adopted schools.
2. Share Visibility
You receive advance notice of standout candidates before open-market competition.
3. Coordinate Engagement
We streamline introductions and support students through application and interview preparation.
4. Strengthen Alignment
Structured feedback refines future engagement and strengthens your long-term talent pipeline.
Find out more and how to get involved with DEC Bridge here.
