DFN Project SEARCH HQ

We provide employment & education opportunities for individuals with learning disabilities and autism spectrum conditions.

[Bath & North East Somerset Council @bathnes]

A B&NES participant referred by @BathCollege found a listening ear in WE Work for Everyone.

With support, he returned to learning, grew in confidence on the @KingsTrust course, and now has a place with @dfnsearch this September.

Read more: https://t.co/lIJMqqM4oQ

[DFN Project SEARCH HQ @dfnsearch]

🚨 Are you based in Wakefield or the surrounding areas?

There is a fantastic career building opportunity for young people with learning disabilities available!

Get in touch today.

pls share @simonlightwood @WakeExpress @WFDTogether

[Tom Collins MP @tomcollinsworcs]

It was really nice to meet some young people to discuss supported internships - a great way into the world of work for young people with SEND - and glad to hear we’re doing it right here in Worcester! #NSID25

[Forward2Employment @Forward2Employ]

We celebrated the historical moment of @RochesterCathed lighting its spire in Orange in recognition of #NationalSupportedInternshipDay!

Tina, Employment Engagement Lead, spoke about the honour of having the spire light up and the importance of a national day.

#NSID25 @dfnsearch

[Glasgow Clyde College @Glasgow_Clyde]

Our partner, @dfnsearch, is a national charity that helps young people with learning disabilities or autism gain real jobs and build meaningful careers. Want to know more? Join our Info Session on Wednesday 2 April, 5:30–6:30pm at Tweedie Hall, Linwood. #LifeChangingStuff

[Fortis Trust @FortisTrust]

A proud moment yesterday evening for us and our partner provision @Forward2Employ!

It was an honour to see two iconic landmarks lighting up for #NationalSupportedInternshipDay

@dfnsearch @bemixUK @MidKentCollege @RochesterCathed @Medway_NHS_FT

[Selby College @SelbyCollege]

In recognition of National Supported Internship Day, our @dfnsearch interns from @SiemensMobility organised a bake sale to raise funds for various autism charities 🎂 #NSID25

[DFN Project SEARCH HQ @dfnsearch]

Yesterday @JodieGoslingMP hosted the first ever Youth Parliament for young adults with #SEND!

We were delighted young people with learning disabilities across the country were able to come together and share what matters to them.

Thank you for joining us @stephenctimms

[DFN Project SEARCH HQ @dfnsearch]

Thank you @JodieGoslingMP for tabling the first ever debate on Supported Internships in the @HouseofCommons!

We are proud to be part of the Internships Work consortium with @NDTicentral and @base_tweets and welcome the first formal recognition of the importance of SI's!

[DFN Project SEARCH HQ @dfnsearch]

🧑‍🦱”You are capable of everything. With the right support you can achieve anything.”

Last night our very own @harrygeorgiou07 was on Sky news to discuss the @LordsPublicSCom report and the barriers young disabled people face.

[DFN Project SEARCH HQ @dfnsearch]

🟠Today the @LordsPublicSCom released its report on the transition from education to work for young disabled people

We gave evidence & hosted committee members at @ProjectSEARCHEL in Jan

3 of the top 10 recommendations relate to increasing supported internships provision!

[phs Group @phsgroup]

We're thrilled to introduce our new @DFNSEARCH intern, Toga, who will be joining our marketing team! She’s here to develop her skillset and gain valuable experience as she embarks on her career journey.

#Internship #CareerDevelopment #phsPurpose @bridgendcollege @hftonline

[DFN Project SEARCH HQ @dfnsearch]

👋 This week is #NationalinclusionWeek hosted by Inclusive Employers

👨‍👩‍👦 This years theme is #ImpactMatters which highlights the incredible changes inclusion brings

For employers, hosting supported internships has sparked organisation-wide transformation, proving just how powerful inclusion can be

For our interns, gaining employment has been life-changing!

[DFN Project SEARCH HQ @dfnsearch]

🙂Would you work with Michael?

Of course you would! This #LearningDisabilityWeek is all about raising awareness.

Today's theme set out by @mencap_charity is "Will you work with me?"

[Hounslow Council @LBofHounslow]

Award winning HR Director Linda Hawkins has pioneered inclusive employment with Marriot Hotels. As a partner of @dfnsearch, they have supported 61 interns over the last 8 years.

Read about how positive the experience has been: https://t.co/bw5q8O6I2E
#LearningDisabilityWeek

[Hounslow Council @LBofHounslow]

Supported internships work. Chris is thriving at Snakes and Ladders in Isleworth, building a career after graduating from @dfnsearch.

Learn more about his success in this video below and find out about joining our cohort for September 2024 at https://t.co/1JjWzsLAPO

[DFN Project SEARCH - Calderdale @ProjectSearchHX]

Learning Disability Awareness Week means our annual walk around the wards @CHFTNHS
The team did amazing promoting @dfnsearch and signing staff up to become Learning Disability Champions.

Thanks to everyone who spoke to us!

@MckieAmanda

[Leonardo in the UK 🇬🇧 @Leonardo_UK]

#LearningDisabilityWeek 2024 is an ideal time for us to shine a light on our work with @dfnsearch, providing supported internships for young people with Special Education Needs and Disabilities. Early Careers Training Manager, Ben Lavery, explains more: https://t.co/CBl5VzohzC

[DFN Project SEARCH HQ @dfnsearch]

🌟This week is @mencap_charity's #LearningDisabilityAwareness Week

We help young people with learning disabilities and #autism feel seen, heard and valued by helping them into employment.

Do you know what a supported internship is? Find out below.

[DFN Project SEARCH HQ @dfnsearch]

🌟We are a charity that help young adults with learning disabilities raise their aspirations

💼86% of unemployed people with a learning disability want a job

There are many barriers that stand in their way, but the biggest barrier is Prejudice

#LDWeek