Careers in Eyecare has gained new sponsorship from Vivid Optical, the leading recruitment consultancy in optometry. The support will help the campaign to continue its outreach to young people, parents, careers advisors and anyone looking to switch careers or develop their skills.
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Danny Alaimo (pictured), divisional manager, says: “Partnering with Careers in Eyecare was an easy decision for Vivid Optical. We are very excited to be involved.”
Antonia Chitty, ABDO head of communications, says: “Award-winning Careers in Eyecare is all about raising awareness of great career opportunities in the eyecare and eyewear industries. The future of these industries is dependent upon upcoming new talent to keep them buoyant and fresh.
“Support from Vivid Optical will help to increase the range of help and resources that we can offer to students, teachers and careers advisers. We look forward to working with Vivid Optical and other companies who would like to become sponsors too.”
Careers in Eyecare was launched by the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) in 2020. It won the Youth Employment UK ‘Best Newcomer’ 2020 award and the Creating Opportunity #YouthFriendlyEmployer Award for 2021. Sponsors include leading optical brands Woodspeen, Specsavers and Stepper (UK) Limited.