Supported Internship Virtual Open Evening

DFN Project Search is a supported internship programme for young people aged 17 to 24 years old with a learning disability or autism who are looking for a full-time job. On average 70% of DFN Project SEARCH interns will move into paid employment at the end of the programme.

We have two different Project Search programmes, one based in the Civic Centre in Uxbridge and one based in Hillingdon Hospital. 

The Project Search programme gives young people the chance to develop their employability skills as well as providing hands-on experience in the workplace and gain confidence in applying for a job.  During this 1-year programme, interns will:

• have the opportunity to work in 3 different departments
• receive structured support from staff, mentors, instructors and coaches
• gain 800 hours of transferable skills
• study for an employability qualification

At the end of the programme, interns are encouraged to apply for roles within the Civic Centre or the Hospital or are supported to apply for jobs in the local community.  This programme is delivered in partnership with The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London Borough of Hillingdon, DFN Project SEARCH and Orchard Hill College. Come along to our open evening event to find out more about both programmes.