Case Studies

After dropping out of college during the covid pandemic due to anxiety and depression, Rhyannon was left unemployed and struggling to get any job interviews.

Setting up a DFN Project SEARCH programme at Kirklees Council made a lot of sense for a few reasons. First, Kirklees Council is the largest employer in the local authority, with 4,000 employees, meaning there are plenty of jobs.

As an older parent, I have felt desperate about my autistic son’s future. I could not imagine him in paid employment or living independently.

Prior to Luke starting the course, Luke’s Mum, Lynn stated that she was worried that the only job he would be able to find would be cleaning toilets and she wanted something more meaningful for him. Luke was unsure if paid employment was going to be for him due to his autism and ADHD but he wanted to learn new skills and explore which types of jobs he might be best suited for.