transition-to-work education programme for
young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan.
What is Project SEARCH?
Project SEARCH is a one-year supported internship programme for students with an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP).
Students complete their internship in a real workplace within Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council with the support of a job coach and department mentor. Interns also attend a day in the classroom attending sessions that focus on employability and independent living skills. These sessions are delivered on-site at Redcar and Cleveland College
The programme helps young people to successfully transition into adult life and work towards full-time, paid employment.
Our supported internship programme...
• Starts in September.
• Maths and English qualifications.
• One day per week at Redcar and Cleveland College working on units which will gain them a nationally recognised qualification: King’s Trust Certificate in Personal Development and Employability.
• Work placement to start in Sept to June. Two days per week building up to max four days.
What do I get out of programme?
• You will gain a King’s Trust Certificate in Personal Development and Employability
• Training experiences in a real workplace
• Marketable job skills
• Increased independence and confidence
• Individualised coaching and daily feedback
• Development of soft skills e.g. financial literacy
• Maths and English qualifications included
Who is it for?
Applicants should:
• Have a current Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
• Be 18 – 25 years old
• Have the desire and motivation to achieve paid employment
• Be able to travel independently or willing to learn independent travel skills
