DFN Project SEARCH is a one year transition-to-work programme for young adults with a learning disability or on the autism spectrum, or both.
DFN Project SEARCH work hard to challenge and change cultures, demonstrating how young people with a learning disability can enrich the workforce, bring incredible skills and talent, encourage greater diversity and meet a real business need. We partner with organisations across the public, private, and voluntary sectors to create supported employment internships for young people in their last year of education, helping them to take positive first steps into the world of work.
We believe in empowering all young people to enter the workplace with confidence.
DFN Project SEARCH Hull boasts a range of internship opportunities including catering, administration, stock management and more. Interns participate in two to three placement rotations to explore a variety of career paths. Each intern works with a Job Facilitator and Job Coach, Host Mentor and their families to create individualised employment goals.
To be eligible for DFN Project SEARCH Hull, you must meet the following criteria:
You must have an Educational Health and Care Plan (EHCP) You must be aged between 18 - 24 You must be a Local Authority Resident (Hull & East Riding of Yorkshire) You must have the ability and desire to progress and change your behaviours around work and employment You must be willing to access public transport What to expect
