Project Search- Supported Internship
A transition to work programme for young adults with learning disabilities and/or autism
Project SEARCH is a one-year internship programme for students with learning disabilities and/or autism, whose goal is competitive employment in the community.
Astrum Multi Academy Trust have partnered with Project SEARCH, the London Borough of Redbridge and Barking Havering & Redbridge NHS Trust to provide supported internship opportunities.
Supported by a Job Coach and Tutor, students participate in three internships within the hospital to explore a variety of career paths, learning transferable work skills as they go.
Internships within the hospital could include: Portering, Catering Assistant, Receptionist, Admin Assistant, Data Entry Assistant, Stores Assistant, Ward Clark, Pharmacy Assistant and Domestic Cleaner.
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Class of 2025
Friday 18th July brought to a close another fantastic Project Search year at King George Hospital. The interns were sad to be leaving but excited for their futures.
The video link below captures the sentiment of the year from the interns perspective.
We wish them all the best for the future.
King George Interns - Class Of 2025 - End of Year Video.MP4
A typical day includes:
Independent travel to the internship site
9:00 to 10:00 Classroom lessons in employability and independent living skills.
10:00 to 15:00 Unpaid internship at a facility or department
Interns have lunch in the hospital canteen, participate in meetings and social events with their colleagues.
15:00 to 16:00 Classroom time to discuss and debrief
To apply you need to:
Be in Years 13 or 14 from September with an EHCP ·
Be available 5 days a week
Have aspirations to gain paid employment during or by the end of the programme
Are able to travel independently or are willing to attend training
Are able to attend a Skills and Assessment Day
PROJECT SEARCH - APPLICATION FORM
| Name | Format | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Project Search Application Form AC KGH.pdf |
Please send completed applications to projectsearch@astrum-mat.org
The Intern Experience
Angelina's Experience
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Intern Experience - Carly
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Intern Experience - Mala
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Intern Experience - Priya
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Contact Us
For more information please contact:
Hannah Goldman-Brown
07974903617
If eligible, you will be contacted for an interview and assessment day
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