University partnership for software firm

SOFTWARE firm NDL is looking to tap in to expertise from the University of York while offering students valuable work experience.

A new partnership will see students joining NDL for a year with the possibility they could return once they have finished their studies.

NDL managing director Declan Grogan said: “While times are undeniably tough, the software we develop helps public sector organisations deliver the savings they desperately need, while in many cases improving the service the public experiences. This means that there is both a significant demand for our current services and a real impetus for us to carry on developing new technology.

“As one of the leading computer science departments in the UK, we feel University of York undergraduates can really help us in both of these areas and, as a business with its headquarters in Yorkshire, it’s great to be able to develop and nurture young talent.”

NDL is based in Wetherby and develops software used by one third of local authorities as well as NHS trusts and housing associations.

Paul Keeler, from the University of York, said: “With the current jobs market it’s never been more important for undergraduates to gain significant work experience as early as possible in their careers.”

“It’s great to be able to work with companies like NDL which is committed to developing software in house and is able to offer high quality placements.”