There is also an Easy Read document at the bottom of this page. This gives more information on this project.
What is Project Search?
Project search is a 9-month training course for young adults with a learning disability or autism who want to learn about work.
We run two courses, one in University Hospital Wishaw and the other in University Hospital Monklands.
What will you learn?
You will learn lots of different things in the training room including how to
- write a CV
- what is important in work
- how to keep fit and healthy for work
Work placements
You will complete 2 or 3 work placements each lasting about 11 weeks, where you will develop new skills and learn how to complete different tasks in a job.
The project starts in August each year and finishes in June the following year.
You attend Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 3.30pm.
There will be regular breaks.
You do not get paid, but you may be able to get a bursary from the college.
You will get the same holidays as New College Lanarkshire students.
Who runs DFN Project Search?
DFN Project Search is a partnership run by:
- NHS Lanarkshire
- Serco
- New College Lanarkshire
- North Lanarkshire Council – Supported Employment
Lots of people will help you on the project, you will get all the help you need from the lecturer, job coach and hospital staff.
How to apply
To apply, you must:
- Live in North Lanarkshire
- Be aged between 18 to 24 years old
- Be able to travel independently to the hospital
- Be willing to work
You can apply on the New College Lanarkshire website
- click on courses
- click on Employability Programmes
- click on DFN Project SEARCH
Contact us
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Joan McAleavy on 01698 274500 or email mcaleavyj@northlan.gov.uk.
