“Get out to work”!: An evaluation of an employability project

This paper used a case study approach to evaluate an employability based curriculum project. The aim of the present study was to explore issues related to the project, the problems that arose in employer engagement and discuss how these challenges might be met. The project aimed to develop and support work placement within the diverse portfolio of dance, drama, leisure, music and sport. Highlighting the issues associated with relating curriculum projects to temporary funding, the stability of placement support became threatened when the funding ceased. The paper concludes by noting the willingness of the hospitality sector to offer placements and the limitations of small to medium sized employers to support such opportunities.