Project SEARCH (Supported Internship Programme)

Project SEARCH is a full-time supported internship based in a real workplace, not in college.

You will learn and work on-site with a business host who will offer a range of placements for you to develop essential skills.

This programme runs 5 days per week and includes over 800 hours of work placement.

This means lots of real work experience to help you get job ready.

The course is for young people aged 18–24 with an EHCP who want to move into paid employment.

You will:

Spend most of your time working in a real job setting

Gain experience in different work areas

Develop employability skills employers look for, such as teamwork, communication, and time-keeping

Build confidence and independence at work

You will have:

Short classroom-style sessions based in the workplace

Lots of hands-on, on-the-job learning

This is a full-time supported internship based in a real business.

You will get:

Over 800 hours of work placement to build skills employers want

Three 10-week placements in different areas of the business

A focused employability programme, taught from the workplace

Opportunities to learn with well-known employer partners

You will be fully supported by a Tutor and a Job Coach, who will help you to:

learn job tasks

understand and meet workplace expectations

set and achieve your personal goals

You will also continue to develop your English and Maths skills to support you at work.

This programme helps you gain confidence, experience, and skills to get job ready.

You will be trained to complete a range of job tasks.

You will get regular feedback and support to help you do tasks to the right standard.

You will work towards:

Personal targets

Work-based targets

This helps you:

Build confidence

Improve your skills

Learn what is needed to be successful at work

Support will be ongoing, with help given every step of the way.

You do not need any formal qualifications to join this course.

Your place must be commissioned by the Local Authority.

This course is for young people who:

are aged 18–24

have an EHCP

are motivated

want to work in the future

Before starting, you will take part in an Assessment Day.

This helps check that the course is right for you and that you will get the right support.

If you are ready to take steps towards work, this programme could be the right next move for you.