Project SEARCH

Tom Callanan, CCS Disability Action and Louise Tapper, The Collaborative Trust

ProjectSEARCH Canterbury is responding directly to the goals and aspirations of young people with intellectual and learning disabilities for paid employment. The programme directly encourages a collaborative, partnership approach to the transition from school through industry-based vocational training that leads to employment. The presentation will cover: Why was ProjectSEARCH Canterbury developed and its goals; research around setting up and implementation; roles, learning and broader impact on relationships); and interns’ experience of ProjectSEARCH Canterbury.