Work Your Way
At Gwel an Mor
Supported Internships for young people aged 18-24 with an EHCP, 5 days a week.
A transition to work programme for young people with an EHCP, with a combination of classroom instruction, career exploration and hands-on skills training.
The programme is based at Gwel an Mor, Cornwall
5 days per week
18-24 years with an EHCP
Academic Year
Gain experience in
Hospitality
Maintainance
Admin
Housekeeping
About Gwel an Mor
Gwel an Mor is a luxury holiday resort located near Portreath on the north coast of Cornwall. The name "Gwel an Mor" is Cornish for "view of the sea," reflecting its scenic location with beautiful sea views.
The resort offers high-end lodges, many with hot tubs, along with a variety of facilities including a spa, restaurant, indoor pool, and a wildlife center. It’s also known for offering a range of outdoor activities like archery, fishing, and cycling, as well as being a great base for exploring the natural beauty and coastal attractions of Cornwall.
About Project Search
Project SEARCH was developed at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, a research environment that fosters visionary thinking and innovation. It all began in 1996, when Erin Riehle was Director of Cincinnati Children’s Emergency Department. Erin felt that, because the hospital served individuals with developmental disabilities, it made sense that they should commit to hiring people in this group. She wondered if it would be possible to train people with developmental disabilities to fill some of the high- turnover, entry-level positions in her department, which involved complex and systematic tasks such as stocking supply cabinets. As a starting point, Erin presented her ideas to Susie Rutkowski, then the special education director at Great Oaks Career Campuses. Erin and Susie formed a partnership that was instantaneous, and together they launched Project SEARCH.
Since its inception, Project SEARCH has grown from a single program site at Cincinnati Children’s to a large and continuously expanding international network of sites. Project SEARCH’s primary objective is to secure competitive employment for people with disabilities.
