Project SEARCH Supported Internship
College Certificate
Project SEARCH is a transition to work programme for young adults aged 18-24 with a learning disability and/or autism.
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Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 1 year
Start date - September-June
Where -
2 Locations
Springfield Sixth Form Centre
Huddersfield Centre
Course Overview
Project SEARCH is a full-time one-year supported internship programme. It is a highly successful transition to work initiative for students aged 18-24 with a learning disablity and/or autism. It is targeted at students whose goal is competitive employment within the local community. Kirklees College has partnered with Kirklees Council, Dewsbury District Hospital, REAL Employment and C&K Careers to facilitate the licensed DFN Project SEARCH course.
Throughout the year, you will have three work site rotations to help you build the skills required gain and maintain employment in your chosen sector. Rotations are matched to the your career aspirations, existing skills and focus on developing and personal development goals. Your tutor and Job Coach will work alongside you every day to support you in your development towards meaningful employment.
The aim of Project SEARCH is to support you in your first steps towards gaining meaningful employment of 16 hours or more. Project SEARCH is five days a week, Monday – Friday. Each day you will spend time learning an employability curriculum, developing vital employability skills, such as communication, team work, self-advocacy and technology skills, as well as CV writing and interview preparation.
Upon successful completion of Project SEARCH, you will then continue to receive support through REAL Employment. Over 80% of students graduate with employment of 16 hours or more. Past students have gone on to work in Business Support roles within Kirklees College and Kirklees Council. As well as other students gaining employment as Care Assistants, Activities Co-ordinator, Bus Driver and much more!
Project SEARCH is a full-time one-year supported internship programme. It is a highly successful transition to work initiative for students aged 18-24 with a learning disablity and/or autism. It is targeted at students whose goal is competitive employment within the local community. Kirklees College has partnered with Kirklees Council, Dewsbury District Hospital, REAL Employment and C&K Careers to facilitate the licensed DFN Project SEARCH course.
The aim of Project SEARCH is to support you in your first steps towards gaining meaningful employment of 16 hours or more. Project SEARCH is five days a week, Monday – Friday. Each day you will spend time learning an employability curriculum, developing vital employability skills, such as communication, team work, self-advocacy and technology skills, as well as CV writing and interview preparation.
Throughout the year, you will have three work site rotations to help you build the skills required gain and maintain employment in your chosen sector. Rotations are matched to the your career aspirations, existing skills and focus on developing and personal development goals. Your tutor and Job Coach will work alongside you every day to support you in your development towards meaningful employment.
Upon successful completion of Project SEARCH, you will then continue to receive support through REAL Employment. Over 80% of students graduate with employment of 16 hours or more. Past students have gone on to work in Business Support roles within Kirklees College and Kirklees Council. As well as other students gaining employment as Care Assistants, Activities Co-ordinator, Bus Driver and much more!
Core Skills Gained:
There are no formal entry requirements. You will take part in an interview to see if the course is right for you and to see if you have any additional support needs.
Students will need to have an EHCP, please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
Students will need to have an EHCP, please be aware that the college needs to have agreed, via the consultation period with your local authority, that we can meet the needs outlined in your EHCP before you can start on a course with us.
Employment of 16 hours or more.
This course is designed for students on an employability pathway. Students will be supported to apply for employment during the course of their studies and receive ongoing support from REAL Employment.
You will attend regular progress and development reviews with your tutor, family, job coach, rotation manager and mentor.
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