Project Search is an international work placement programme for students and young people with learning difficulties.
Project Search newsletter
Applications and referrals are open to students who meet the following criteria:
- If you are 16 to 24 years old
- You need to have an education, health and care (EHC) plan
- Do you have the appropriate skills for the host business (confidentiality, customer care and communication)
- Do you have the ability to take direction and change behaviour
- You do not have to meet higher level academic requirements to apply
Most of all you need the desire to work!
Benefits to the students:
- Participate in a variety of internships within the council and our partners
- Acquire competitive, transferable and marketable job skills
- Gain increased independence, confidence, and self esteem
- Obtain work based coaching, instruction and feedback
Since its creation in 1997 it has launched more than 100 Project Search sites within the UK alone, with Blackpool being one of the original sites.
Joining project search
If you are a young person interested in joining project search In the future then speak to us on 01253 477878 or email project.search@blackpool.gov.uk.
If you are a tutor or carer who thinks they know someone who would be suitable for the programme please speak to any of the contacts below!
Contact
Do you need more information on Project Search? Email project.search@blackpool.gov.uk
Project Search website
Supported internships
Supported Internships are for people aged 16 to 24 with learning difficulties or disabilities who need extra help to get a job. They are a study programme where you do most of your learning at work and some in college.
You can find out about supported internships from:
- School
- College
- Your social worker or transition worker
- Job Centre Plus
The Platform
The Platform is a new service for 16 to 24 year olds to help them find a job, access training or education.
We have a new team of friendly employment advisers who work with you to ensure that you get support with things like CV writing, interview techniques, confidence building, arranging work experience placements, education and training and linking in with local job opportunities.
If you live in Blackpool, are currently unemployed and need any help with any of the above please do get in touch.
More information and advice
Jobcentre Plus – find your local Jobcentre
Further learning
You may want to go back to college to continue with your education. Here are colleges in and around Blackpool.