Project SEARCH is a one-year internship programme, based on an international model which originated in the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in the USA, supporting young people with additional needs to gain skills and experience to go on to employment.
It is a collaborative project between the University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen-based charity Inspire (Partnership Through Life), and North East Scotland College. It is also supported by Aberdeen City Council and Aberdeenshire Council.
The overall aim of the project is to increase the number of people with learning disabilities who successfully secure employment.
This is a one-year programme which sees participants, known as interns, who are registered students at North East Scotland College, spend a month in a classroom environment before embarking on a rotation of three work placements in various roles and departments within the University.
Interns will also participate in a week of orientation prior to the start of the course to familiarise them with the programme and the University.
For further information about the programme or to find out about eligibility, please visit the University of Aberdeen website or contact:
Andrew Thomson, Project SEARCH Lecturer
Telephone 01224 612144
Email an.thomson@nescol.ac.uk
City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Employability Skills
Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to eight universities across Scotland and great relationships with industry employers.
This is a one-year programme which sees participants, known as interns, who are registered students at North East Scotland College, spend a month in a classroom environment before embarking on a rotation of three work placements in various roles and departments within the University.
Interns will also participate in a week of orientation prior to the start of the course to familiarise them with the programme and the University.
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“College really helped me bridge the gap between being in relatively small classes at school and being in huge lectures at university.”
“I think for someone like me who didn’t particularly enjoy school or achieve the exam results I wanted there, College was definitely the best option. It also prepared me for university life and set me up with the skills I needed for further study. “
This course is currently unavailable. Please contact the Student Advice Centre for more information.
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