DFN Project SEARCH

What is DFN Project SEARCH?

DFN Project SEARCH is a one-year transition to work programme for young adults with a learning disability or autism spectrum conditions, or both. Their goal is to demonstrate how young people with a learning disability can enrich the workforce, bring skills and talent, encourage greater diversity and meet a real business need.

How can DFN Project SEARCH help?

DFN Project SEARCH 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 take positive first steps into the world of work with confidence.

Learners with an EHCP or equivalent remain on roll at their school or college but are based full-time with a host business. Throughout the programme year, interns work on employability and functional skills.