A New Direction & Host Employers (360G-GLA-GROUP-RD_0003-2020-11-12)

The Royal Docks Internship Programme (RDIP) is the Royal Docks Enterprise Zone's (EZ) current flagship employment and skills initiative. The programme is critical in helping to establish a healthy and productive work ecosystem both within the Royal Docks and Newham more widely. It has been created to support local residents into quality high-skilled jobs across the Royal Docks, thus addressing a major priority in the area to invest in the skills and talent of local people. From its outset, the RDIP has been closely aligned to the ambitions outlined in the Royal Docks' Economic Purpose, Newham's Community Wealth Building (CWB) strategy, and more recently the Recovery plans of both the Mayors of London and Newham, aiming to Support the culture of enterprise within the Royal Docks; Raise the aspirations of local residents, particularly the under- and unemployed; Increase young people's (18-30) access to and awareness of the various sectors that exist within the Royal Docks; Improve representation across the target sectors and industries; and Equip local young people with the skills, experience and knowledge they need to secure sustainable employment within these sectors.