A three-year programme to prepare neurodivergent young people for adulthood and the world of work.
Bridging the gap between education and adulthood.
Inspired by ICHK Secondary's inclusive and award-winning philosophy and practices, the programme has been specially designed to bridge the gap between education and adulthood, empowering participants with the tools they need to thrive in the professional world and achieve personal autonomy.
The core programme will focus on preparing young people for adulthood and the world of work, and vocational training will be integrated with holistic life skills.
The programme draws on courses offered by a range of established providers including ASDAN and BTEC, and will provide opportunities for personalised learning. Learners will also work towards the ICHK Summits Transcript, which recognises graduates for all their skills, attributes, capabilities, achievements, and interests.
Participants will benefit from practical workplace experience, dedicated one-on-one support, and targeted social skills development.
Job observations and a mix of supported and unsupported internships.
One-on-one mentoring and job coaching to navigate workplace nuances.
Targeted social skills training to foster meaningful connections with peers.
In Year 1 the programme will include the following units, building a strong foundation for workplace readiness and personal development.
Real-world skills through hands-on experience.
Participants will also learn how to work within the structure of a small on-site coffee shop, dependent on their strengths and interests. The coffee shop is a proven framework for providing young adults with a range of useful skills that can be applied in the world of work.
We plan to open small offshoot social enterprises in the form of coffee shops and snack bars to provide our learners with real-world opportunities.
From the classroom to the workplace.
In Years 2–3, there will be a mix of experiential learning and internship opportunities. Participants will build on their Year 1 foundation with real workplace placements, progressing from supported to unsupported internships.
Over the three years, vocational training will be integrated with holistic life skills, and will include job observations, internships, enterprise, one-on-one mentoring and job coaching. Young people will also develop skills in communication, budgeting, travel, personal safety, digital literacy and self care.
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