Project SEARCH
This year’s students on Project hospital, exploring a variety of
SEARCH graduated in front of job and career paths.
100 proud family members,
hospital mentors and partners. Each student gave a short
presentation about their
individual journeys which
Project SEARCH is a year-long
highlighted how far they had all
employability project based at
University Hospital Crosshouse, progressed.
which helps prepare young
people for employment. It is a
collaboration between Ayrshire
College, NHS Ayrshire & Arran
and East Ayrshire Council.
“
The students had the
opportunity throughout the
year to participate in three
work placements at the
Sean finished the
course in June 2016 and
now works full-time
in the kilwinning
campus.
”
Photograph courtesy of
Perfect Pictures
Sean Poag
A previous Project SEARCH
participant was invited to speak
to the graduates about how the
course has helped him.
Sean Poag graduated from
ProjectSEARCH in June 2016
and now works full-time in
the Kilwinning Campus as a
Catering Assistant.
He told the group that the
course boosted his confidence
and helped him to gain
employment in a job that he
loves.
A full interview with Sean will
be available on our blog in
September.
WG13 graduation
On July 31, the latest group
of students graduated from
the WG13 Certificate in Work
Readiness course. Executive, Fiona Lees
in front of an audience
of families, friends and
partners. Prince’s
Trust Team
WG13 is a social enterprise
in Kilmarnock that supports
students with additional
support needs in gaining
work experience and industry
standard qualifications and
training. The course participants
complete a 26 week work
placement at the WG13
café. Our students took part in a
two-week work placement
as part of their Prince’s Trust
programme, in a range of
organisations within the local
community.
An award ceremony took place
at WG13 where the students
received their certificates from
East Ayrshire Council Chief
The aim is to provide access
to work opportunities for
people who may otherwise
experience serious
challenges engaging with
the job market.
The placements helped build
the students’ confidence and
communication skills on their
return to the College.
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