The DFN Project SEARCH is an internationally recognised work-led Supported Internship programme for young people with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism, which actively prepares them for the world of work and supports their transition into full time, paid employment.
This evidence-based programme runs for one year, combines classroom instruction and hands-on skills training in the workplace and typically increases a young person’s employability from 4.8% to 60%. The Internship Works project aims to support 10,000 interns into work by 2030, and 20,000 by 2035.
We've been hosting internships since 2015, collaborating with esteemed local employers like GSK in Brentford, and more recently, The London Twickenham Stadium hotel and Thorpe Park, providing venues for interns to complete their supported internships.
Hounslow’s DFN Project SEARCH programme has won many awards and regularly achieves an average of 70% positive outcomes.
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