Course Snapshot
Project Search : ASDA Internship
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.
The programme helps young people to successfully transition into adult life and work towards equitable, paid employment.
✅ 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
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.
Applicants should: Have a current Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) Be 16 – 24 years old Have the desire and motivation to achieve paid employment Be able to attend programme Monday-Friday Be able to travel independently to and from ASDA or willing to learn independent travel skills.
Upon completing the Internship you will have gained confidence and knowledge to gain paid employment.
You could also come back and complete more courses with us.
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