Project SEARCH
A transition to work programme for individuals, aged 16-29 years old, with additional needs and disabilities
DFN Project SEARCH is a one-year internship programme based on an international model which originated in the Cincinnati Children's Hospital in the USA; supporting young people with additional barriers to employment, this program offers students with additional needs the opportunity to develop employability skills through internships working with a host employer.
Students will work 4 days a week on rotation and experience three different rotations throughout the course.
- A one-year supported programme to assist individuals into paid employment
- Work experience in a live workplace
- Real life job skills
- Increased independence, self-esteem and confidence
- Individualised coaching and support from tutors, mentors, and a job coach
- Ongoing employability support after the programme
Get in touch
employability@scotborders.gov.uk
BOR.ProjectSearch@borders.scot.nhs.uk
enquiries@borderscollege.ac.uk
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