Entry Criteria/How To Apply

Project SEARCH has been a life-changing experience for me. I have achieved a lot and for anyone considering applying I would really recommend it.

Project SEARCH graduate

Applicants must:

Be aged between 16 and 24 years old on the 1st September
Have an Education, Health & Care Plan
Be able to evidence previous work experience (voluntary or paid)
Be able to demonstrate appropriate communication and behavior in the workplace
Have independent personal hygiene/presentation skills
Have some independent travel skills, and be able to get to and from the programme independently

Conditional offers may be given to applicants who are able to meet most but not all of the above criteria

The programme has limited spaces each year, so applying early is key:

Complete and submit our online application form
We will be in touch, and may invite you to meet with us and carry out ‘skills assessment activities' as well as an interview
If successful, place offered (on conditional or unconditional basis)
- The place is also reliant on a successful consultation with your Local Authority. Project Search must be named in Section I of the EHCP. Please get in touch with us if you would like to discuss this process further.
If successful but a late applicant, you may be put on a ‘reserve’ list, for if a space becomes available