Derbyshire Adult Community Education Services (DACES) are hosting a selection of open days for you to learn more about the Supported Internships available in Derbyshire.
If you're aged 18 to 24 and have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), come along to explore the internships on offer to discover if they’re right for you.
On the day, you will find out about the support available, and learn about what a typical day as an intern is like.
What is Project SEARCH?
Project SEARCH is a one-year supported internship programme for young people with special educational needs. Interns complete their internship in a real workplace with the support of a job coach, tutor and department mentor. The programme helps young people to successfully transition into adult life and work towards full-time, paid employment.
What do i get out of the Programme?
- 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 and self advocacy
Applicants should:
- Have a current Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
- Be 18 to 24 years old
- Have the desire and motivation to achieve paid employment
- Be able to travel independently or willing to learn independent travel skills
Gulliver's Kingdom & Lea Green Education Centre, Matlock
Saturday 1 February 2025, 10am to 12.30pm
To learn more about Gulliver's Kingdom's Supported Apprenticeship, please visit:
Derbyshire Local Offer - Project SEARCH @ Gulliver's Kingdom and Lea Green Matlock
Amazon Fulfilment Centre EMA1 East Midlands Airport
Wednesday 5 March 2025, 4pm to 6pm
To learn more about Amazon Fulfilment Centre Supported Apprenticeship, please visit:
Derbyshire Local Offer - Project SEARCH @ Amazon East Midlands Airport EMA1
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Saturday 22 March 2025, 10am to 12.30pm
To learn more about Chesterfield Royal Hospital Supported Apprenticeship, please visit:
Derbyshire Local Offer - Project SEARCH @ Chesterfield Royal Hospital
How to book
To book and attend an open day, please visit:
Derbyshire Adult Community Education Services - Supported Internship Open Days 2025 Registration Form
For further information:
Email: sarah.cutler@depb.org
Email: supportedinternships@derbyshire.gov.uk
Visit: DFN Project Search