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Opening Doors For The Workforce Of The Future

DFN Project SEARCH is a transition to work programme committed to transforming the lives of young adults with a learning disability and autism or both.

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2200+

Interns now employed

The reason we fight to create a legacy of lasting change.

140+

Sites

We have successful sites in England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and Portugal.

60%

Into fulltime employment

DFN Project SEARCH graduates who achieve full-time permanent roles, compared to the national average of 4.8% of people with a learning disability who are known to local authorities.

10000

Number of interns served By 2030

DFN Project SEARCH aims to support 10,000 young adults with a learning disability, or autism spectrum condition, or both, in the UK into paid employment by 2030. The charity has supported almost 2,000 people into paid employment to date.

#Don’tStopMeNow

We are busting the myth that young people with a learning disability can’t work.

Check out our new campaign here.

Find a Programme

The world of work is ready for you to make your mark.

Find your perfect opportunity today.

Start Your Career

Start a Programme

Help change the lives of young adults with a learning disability or autism spectrum condition, or both.

A DFN Project SEARCH team member can present to your local partners to generate excitement and provide knowledge about the programme.

Make a Change

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Latest News

DFN Project SEARCH appoints learning disability expert Kirsty Matthews as new Chief Executive
8 July 2024

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Announcing the launch of our new campaign #Don’tStopMeNow
3 July 2024

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Congratulations to the winners of our NSID People’s Choice Competition

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