Media and creative recruiter Major Players has entered into a partnership to work with educational charity D&AD.

Major Players adds that it is sponsoring a category for D&AD’s annual Student Awards.

Out of the award winners from the Student Awards 2009, 32% secured a placement or job as a result of being recognised through the D&AD Student Awards, 43% secured a job or placement within three months, while 73% of award winners said they were able to stand out at interview by talking about their recognition at the D&AD Student Awards.

Mark Begley, head of creative at Major Players, says: “Working with D&AD will help us better support the early careers of the many talented designers that come through our doors.”