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Project SEARCH

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Project SEARCH is an employability programme for 12 students with learning disabilities or autism who are between 17 and 26 years old.

Project SEARCH is for students who want to get full time jobs. Young people who take part will spend their whole working day on site at Renfrewshire Council.

The council is the largest employer in the area and has a wide range of jobs across the organisation. This means that the council can offer a variety of work placements to suit students.

Every young person will work with a team that includes their family, college lecturer and job coach to create an employment goal. This will help them move to the world of work.

Young people who take part will get continuous coaching and feedback to help them learn. The experience and skills they get from their work placements will be vital for them in full time work.

Project SEARCH has been running in the USA for almost 20 years and now more than 30 programmes in the UK are helping young people with learning disabilities gain meaningful employment in their local area.  [divider]

To get a place on the programme you must fit the following criteria:

  • Be between 17 and 26 years old
  • Live in Renfrewshire
  • Wants full time employment
  • Have a learning disability or autism

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To get a place on the programme you must fit the following criteria:

  • Be between 17 and 26 years old
  • Live in Renfrewshire
  • Wants full time employment
  • Have a learning disability or autism  [divider]

What will students get out of Project SEARCH?

  • The chance to take part in a variety of work placements for an important local employer.
  • More independence, confidence and self esteem.
  • Work- based individual instruction and feedback.
  • Coaching and support from the college lecturer, job coach and department managers.
  • Meeting with employers and services within Renfrewshire
  • The skills and experience needed to get a job and keep it.  [divider]

To apply for a place in Project SEARCH, please download the form below, complete it and return it to:

Project SEARCH Coordinator, Economic Development, Renfrewshire Council,

Renfrewshire House, Cotton St, Paisley. PA1 1WB.

Or email invest@renfrewshire.gov.uk.

Project SEARCH 2016 application

Please return this application form by 11 May 2016.