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DFN Project SEARCH – National Grid

Overview

Project SEARCH is a one-year internship program for students with disabilities. It is targeted for students whose goal is competitive employment in the community.

This programme is based at the National Grid Training Centre in Eakring, Newark. National Grid is responsible for transporting and distributing high-voltage electricity in England and Wales and owns and operates the transmission network of high-pressure gas in Great Britain. Students will participate in three job roles to explore a variety of career paths within National Grid such as working in admin, catering, housekeeping, cleaning, and grounds and maintenance.

Each student works with a team that includes their family, an instructor, job coaches and host business mentors to create an employment goal and to support the student during the transition from education to work.

During the programme year, training room activities are designed around: team building, workplace safety, technology, maintaining employment, self-advocacy, financial literacy, health and wellness, and preparing for employment.

This course is delivered through the RARPA (Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement) approach to ensure a high-quality learning experience. You can find out more about RARPA here.

Start dates and fees

Start Date	Code	Annual Fee (Age)		Actions
Start Date	Code	16-18	over 19	Actions
Sep 2024	2684A1719	FREE	£500.00	Apply

What will I study?

Internship training
Marketable job skills
Building relationships, confidence and independence.

Entry requirements

Learners with an EHCP
Aged 18-24
Learners in their last year of college
Independent traveller (or willing to work towards).

Study programmes - essential skills for employment

If you're a student between the ages of 16 and 18 (or 19 to 25 with an EHC Plan) we want to make sure you have the best possible chances of landing an awesome job once you finish college.

Students who haven't achieved a grade 4/C in GCSE maths or English to continue studying these subjects while you're here with us. By doing so, you'll be building a strong foundation of skills that will significantly boost your employability in the future.

Think of it as a chance to supercharge your knowledge and abilities. You'll be equipped with the tools necessary to tackle the world beyond college with confidence. Plus, we'll be right here to support you every step of the way.

In addition, to help you gain essential skills for employment, all students aged 19 and under and studying a full-time course with us will take part in our study programmes.