Project SEARCH is an international supported internship programme, for young adults with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism, which supports their transition from education to full time, paid employment. A yearly cohort of up to twelve interns have three different extended work rotations at the Marriott Hotel in Twickenham, taught by a West Thames College teacher and supported by a full-time job coach employed by Kaleidoscope.
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About the Course
The programme provides on-site practical work training at the Marriott Hotel, where interns will be based for 5 days a week. In addition, interns will work towards a City and Guilds level 1 qualification in Employability Skills which take place on the on-site training room. Example job rotations, work experience: Reception, Office Administration, Restaurant, Kitchen.
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Entry Requirements
This course is for young people with a current Education Health and Care Plan Be aged 17-24 Have the desire to work towards a goal of paid employment Be committed to a 5 day week programme Be an independent traveller or be undertaking travel training If you are accepted on to Project SEARCH, you will be invited to attend a skills assessment day. On this day, you will be able to meet other applicants, the Project SEARCH team and ask any questions you have about the programme
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Progression
When you graduate from the programme, you will be supported to find paid employment.
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Assessment Method
You will study three separate units: Effective Communication Working as Part of a Team Preparing for Work Through training and direct work experience, young adults will develop employability skills, self-confidence, job specific skills and Maths, English and ICT skills whilst working alongside employees in a real employment setting.
