Course Snapshot
Project Search : ASDA Internship

Course Introduction
Project SEARCH is a one-year supported internship programme for students with special educational needs?. This programme is a collaboration between Asda, YMCA, Direct Education Business Partnership, Derby City Council and DFN Project SEARCH.

Interns complete their internship in a real workplace with the support of a job coach, tutor and department mentor?. Interns also attend daily classroom sessions that focus on employability and independent living skills. These sessions are delivered onsite at the host business.
oject Search : ASDA Supported Internship


Course Snapshot
Project Search : ASDA Internship

Course Introduction
What will I learn?
? Training experiences in a real workplace
? ?Marketable job skills ??
? Meeting and greeting visitors
? Increased independence and confidence
? Individualised coaching and daily feedback
? Development of soft skills e.g. financial literacy and self-advocacy
? ?Placements will include working across different areas of the store such as clothing, groceries or home wear in retail and customer service roles

The programme helps young people to successfully transition into adult life and work towards equitable, paid employment.

TYPICAL DAY

9:00 to 10:00: Classroom learning focused on employability skills? 10:00 to 15:30 Interns go to work in their placements, supported by a job coach.? 15:30 to 16:00 Classroom time to reflect on the day’s activities.


Please email training@ymcaderbyshire.org.uk, telephone 01332 854646, or click the button below to message us.

Self Referral