Project Search

Welcome to a world-class opportunity designed to bridge the gap between education and your professional career. DFN Project Search is a transformative one-year supported internship programme for 18–24-year-olds with a learning disability or autism who have come to the end of their academic journey and are ready for the world of work.

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DFN Project Search: Your Future at Amazon BRS1

Based at the Amazon BRS1 fulfilment centre, this programme offers you the chance to be fully immersed in a professional workplace on a full-time basis. You will be supported every step of the way by an onsite teacher and a dedicated job coach to help you transition from education into the workplace.

What is DFN Project Search?

Project Search is an international programme that started in Cincinnati Children's Hospital in Ohio, USA almost 30 years ago. It was created to support young people with learning disabilities transition from education into the workplace with the added benefit of a teacher and a job coach.

There are more than 500 Project Search programmes worldwide, with more than 100 sites in the UK and Europe. Each programme works on the original model created in the US, consisting of a Host business, an Educator, and a Supported Employment Service.

Proven Success Rates

Nationally, only 4.8% of people with SEND gain permanent paid employment in the UK.
70% of our graduates gain jobs.
Up to 60% of them go on to full-time permanent roles.
Our evidence-based model challenges misconceptions and helps young adults reach their full potential through employment.

Your Placement at Amazon BRS1

The Experience

Interns are fully immersed into the workplace on a full-time basis.
Take part in 3 rotations of 10 weeks in 3 different departments to increase your skills set.
Receive training from the onsite Amazon learning and development team.
There is a chance that interns will be offered paid work at Amazon at the end of the programme.

A Day in the Life

Interns attend Monday to Friday from 9am. Transport is provided from SGS College, Filton Campus.

Morning: Time in the classroom learning employability skills.
Workday: Immersed in different roles within Amazon for a minimum of 4 hours a day.
Support: The tutor and job coach are onsite to provide support and liaise with managers.
Reflection: Return to the classroom to reflect on the day before heading home.