Empowering young people into employment in Norwich
Project | SEARCH is a year-long internship programme, aimed at supporting young people with a learning disability and/or autism to move towards and into work.
In Norwich, this is a collaboration between: Pluss, Aviva and The Wherry School in Norwich.
Project | SEARCH helps young people, with learning disabilities or autism, in Norwich achieve employment and independence.
Eligibility
- Supporting participants based in Norwich
- We support people aged between 16-19
- This programme is tailored to individuals with either a Learning Disability, Autism or on a Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP)
Support provided by this programme
Employment journey support
Work placements
1:1 support from job coaches
Employment skills
More about this programme
Our internship programme is designed to provide comprehensive training and support to help students thrive in a professional work environment. Interns receive guidance both before and after each day’s work placement, ensuring they feel confident and prepared for the tasks ahead.
Throughout the programme, interns benefit from dedicated job coaches who provide continuous on-the-job support. They will also experience different rotations of ten-week placements across various departments and services, gaining a broad range of skills and insights into different aspects of the organisation.
The ultimate goal of our internship programme is to equip each student with the tools and experience needed to secure competitive employment, either with the host employer or within the wider community. By the end of their placements, they will have developed the skills and confidence to take the next step in their career journey.
Regions served
This programme serves individuals in Norwich.
Interested?
To refer yourself to this programme or to find out more contact:
